Cloncurry State School P-12 vs Western Cape College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 910 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
Western Cape College
Rocky Point · Government combined · Prep-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 820
| Measure | Cloncurry State School P-12 Cloncurry QLD | Western Cape College Rocky Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 275 | #261 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1208 of 1,259 | #1192 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 289 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 148 | 502 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 802 | 820 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 100.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 81.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 61% |
| Suburb | Cloncurry 4824 | Rocky Point 4874 |
| Council area | Cloncurry | Weipa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | cloncurryss.eq.edu.au | westerncapecollege.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Western Cape College scores higher on the Success Index (24.3 vs 23.1).
- •Western Cape College has the higher ICSEA (820 vs 802), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.1).
- •Western Cape College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 289.
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 Western Cape College?
On the Success Index, Western Cape College ranks higher (24.3 vs 23.1 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 Cloncurry State School P-12 and Western Cape College?
About 910 km in a straight line, between Cloncurry and Rocky Point 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 Western Cape College has 10.1.
How do Cloncurry State School P-12 and Western Cape College rank in QLD?
Cloncurry State School P-12 is 265th of 275 and Western Cape College is 261st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.