Clifton State School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton State School
Clifton · Government primary · Prep-6
86 students · ICSEA 962
St Patrick's School
Allora · Catholic primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Clifton State School Clifton QLD | St Patrick's School Allora QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #478 of 804 | #296 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3463 of 4,908 | #2497 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 86 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 47 | 39 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Clifton 4361 | Allora 4362 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cliftonss.eq.edu.au | www.allora.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 39.4).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clifton State School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Clifton State School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 84.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 8%).
- •Clifton State School is a government school while St Patrick's School is a catholic 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton State School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (52.9 vs 39.4 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 Clifton State School and St Patrick's School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Allora in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clifton State School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.9.
How do Clifton State School and St Patrick's School rank in QLD?
Clifton State School is 478th of 804 and St Patrick's School is 296th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.