Clontarf Beach State High School vs Hercules Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km 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
Hercules Road State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD | Hercules Road State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 269 | #633 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1080 of 1,472 | #4292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 447 | 304 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | – | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 16% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au | herculesroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clontarf Beach State High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 27.8).
- •Hercules Road State School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.9).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 636.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -26%).
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 Hercules Road State School?
On the Success Index, Clontarf Beach State High School ranks higher (34.3 vs 27.8 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 Hercules Road State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Clontarf and Kippa-Ring 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 Hercules Road State School has 12.9.
How do Clontarf Beach State High School and Hercules Road State School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 and Hercules Road State School is 633rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.