Cleveland District State High School vs Ormiston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland District State High School
Cleveland · Government high school · 7-12
2,302 students · ICSEA 1026
Ormiston College
Ormiston · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,524 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Cleveland District State High School Cleveland QLD | Ormiston College Ormiston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 269 | #36 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #631 of 1,472 | #262 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,302 | 1,524 |
| Girls / boys | 1,126 / 1,176 | 764 / 760 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 304 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.0 | 102.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 47.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Ormiston 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelanddistrictshs.eq.edu.au | www.ormiston.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 54.7).
- •Ormiston College has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleveland District State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Cleveland District State High School is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 1,524.
- •Cleveland District State High School is a government school while Ormiston College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland District State High School better than Ormiston College?
On the Success Index, Ormiston College ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cleveland District State High School and Ormiston College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Ormiston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cleveland District State High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormiston College has 14.8.
How do Cleveland District State High School and Ormiston College rank in QLD?
Cleveland District State High School is 87th of 269 and Ormiston College is 36th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.