Clinton State School vs Trinity College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.6 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
Trinity College
Gladstone · Independent combined · Prep-12
607 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Clinton State School Clinton QLD | Trinity College Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #778 of 804 | #136 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4851 of 4,908 | #678 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 703 | 607 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 376 | 314 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 6% |
| Suburb | Clinton 4680 | Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clintonss.eq.edu.au | www.trinitygladstone.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 17.6).
- •Trinity College has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Clinton State School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 607.
- •Trinity College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -24%).
- •Clinton State School is a government school while Trinity College is an independent 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 Clinton State School better than Trinity College?
On the Success Index, Trinity College ranks higher (48.8 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 Trinity College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clinton State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College has 13.9.
How do Clinton State School and Trinity College rank in QLD?
Clinton State School is 778th of 804 and Trinity College is 136th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.