Cleveland District State High School vs Ormiston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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 State School
Ormiston · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Cleveland District State High School Cleveland QLD | Ormiston State School Ormiston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 269 | #156 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #631 of 1,472 | #1561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,302 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 1,126 / 1,176 | 251 / 319 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 387 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 304 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 166.0 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Ormiston 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelanddistrictshs.eq.edu.au | ormistonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ormiston State School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 54.7).
- •Ormiston State School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleveland District State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Cleveland District State High School is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 570.
- •Cleveland District State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -2%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland District State High School better than Ormiston State School?
On the Success Index, Ormiston State School ranks higher (63.9 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 State School?
About 1.5 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 State School has 14.6.
How do Cleveland District State High School and Ormiston State School rank in QLD?
Cleveland District State High School is 87th of 269 and Ormiston State School is 156th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.