Clifton State High School vs Queensland Pathways State College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton State High School
Clifton · Government high school · 7-12
310 students · ICSEA 965
Queensland Pathways State College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 10-12
384 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Clifton State High School Clifton QLD | Queensland Pathways State College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 269 | #116 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #746 of 1,472 | #755 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 310 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 161 | 222 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 67 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 194 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 48.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 18% |
| Suburb | Clifton 4361 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cliftonshs.eq.edu.au | qpsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.8 vs 49.4).
- •Clifton State High School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 10.1).
- •Queensland Pathways State College is the larger school with 384 students compared with 310.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 30%).
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 Clifton State High School better than Queensland Pathways State College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton State High School and Queensland Pathways State College?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton State High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queensland Pathways State College has 6.7.
How do Clifton State High School and Queensland Pathways State College rank in QLD?
Clifton State High School is 112th of 269 and Queensland Pathways State College is 116th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.