Clontarf Beach State High School vs Clontarf Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 989 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clontarf Beach State High School
Clontarf · Government high school · 7-12
877 students · ICSEA 948
Clontarf Beach State School
Clontarf · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD | Clontarf Beach State School Clontarf QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 269 | #544 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1080 of 1,472 | #3844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 447 | 208 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Clontarf 4019 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au | clontarfbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.3 vs 33.9).
- •Clontarf Beach State School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.9).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 425.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -11%).
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 Clontarf Beach State High School better than Clontarf Beach State School?
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 Clontarf Beach State High School and Clontarf Beach State School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Clontarf and Clontarf in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Beach State High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clontarf Beach State School has 13.9.
How do Clontarf Beach State High School and Clontarf Beach State School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 and Clontarf Beach State School is 544th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.