Cleveland State School vs Thornlands State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland State School
Cleveland · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1009
Thornlands State School
Thornlands · Government primary · Prep-6
800 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Cleveland State School Cleveland QLD | Thornlands State School Thornlands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #414 of 804 | #238 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3121 of 4,908 | #2100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 516 | 800 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 281 | 391 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 119 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cleveland 4163 | Thornlands 4164 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clevelandss.eq.edu.au | thornlandsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thornlands State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 44.4).
- •Thornlands State School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cleveland State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Thornlands State School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 516.
- •Thornlands State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
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 State School better than Thornlands State School?
On the Success Index, Thornlands State School ranks higher (57.9 vs 44.4 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 State School and Thornlands State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Thornlands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cleveland State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thornlands State School has 16.3.
How do Cleveland State School and Thornlands State School rank in QLD?
Cleveland State School is 414th of 804 and Thornlands State School is 238th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.