Cloncurry State School P-12 vs Quilpie State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 761 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cloncurry State School P-12
Cloncurry · Government combined · Prep-12
289 students · ICSEA 802
Quilpie State College
Quilpie · Government combined · Prep-10
50 students · ICSEA 782
| Measure | Cloncurry State School P-12 Cloncurry QLD | Quilpie State College Quilpie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1208 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 289 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 148 | 24 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 802 | 782 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 52% |
| Suburb | Cloncurry 4824 | Quilpie 4480 |
| Council area | Cloncurry | Quilpie |
| Remoteness | Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | cloncurryss.eq.edu.au | quilpiesc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.1 vs 23.4).
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 has the higher ICSEA (802 vs 782), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quilpie State College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 9.4).
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 is the larger school with 289 students compared with 50.
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
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 Cloncurry State School P-12 better than Quilpie 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 Cloncurry State School P-12 and Quilpie State College?
About 761 km in a straight line, between Cloncurry and Quilpie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cloncurry State School P-12 has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quilpie State College has 4.4.
How do Cloncurry State School P-12 and Quilpie State College rank in QLD?
Cloncurry State School P-12 is 265th of 275 and Quilpie State College is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.