Clinton State School vs Nanango State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 320 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton State School
Clinton · Government primary · Prep-6
703 students · ICSEA 914
Nanango State School
Nanango · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Clinton State School Clinton QLD | Nanango State School Nanango QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #778 of 804 | #674 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4851 of 4,908 | #4441 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 703 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 376 | 159 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 20% |
| Suburb | Clinton 4680 | Nanango 4615 |
| Council area | Gladstone | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clintonss.eq.edu.au | nanangoss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nanango State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.9 vs 17.6).
- •Nanango State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Clinton State School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 334.
- •Nanango State School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -24%).
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 Clinton State School better than Nanango State School?
On the Success Index, Nanango State School ranks higher (25.9 vs 17.6 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 Clinton State School and Nanango State School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Nanango in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clinton State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nanango State School has 13.0.
How do Clinton State School and Nanango State School rank in QLD?
Clinton State School is 778th of 804 and Nanango State School is 674th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.