Clontarf Beach State High School vs Kippa-Ring State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Kippa-Ring State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD | Kippa-Ring State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 269 | #734 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1080 of 1,472 | #4715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 447 | 123 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 27% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au | kipparingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clontarf Beach State High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 21.4).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.0).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 274.
- •Clontarf Beach State High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -16%).
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 Kippa-Ring State School?
On the Success Index, Clontarf Beach State High School ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.4 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 Kippa-Ring State School?
About 2.0 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 Kippa-Ring State School has 12.0.
How do Clontarf Beach State High School and Kippa-Ring State School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 and Kippa-Ring State School is 734th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.