Clontarf Beach State High School vs Grace Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 683 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
Grace Lutheran Primary School
Clontarf · Independent primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD | Grace Lutheran Primary School Clontarf QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 269 | #53 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1080 of 1,472 | #623 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 447 | 258 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Clontarf 4019 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au | www.graceprimary.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 34.3).
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.5).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 479.
- •Grace Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -5%).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is a government school while Grace Lutheran Primary School 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 Clontarf Beach State High School better than Grace Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grace Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 34.3 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 Clontarf Beach State High School and Grace Lutheran Primary School?
About 683 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 Grace Lutheran Primary School has 16.5.
How do Clontarf Beach State High School and Grace Lutheran Primary School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 and Grace Lutheran Primary School is 53rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.