Clontarf Beach State High School vs Woody Point Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Woody Point Special School
Woody Point · Government special · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State High School Clontarf QLD | Woody Point Special School Woody Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1080 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 447 | 40 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 163 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +63% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.0 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 29% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Woody Point 4019 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clontarfbeachshs.eq.edu.au | woodypointspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woody Point Special School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woody Point Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 9.9).
- •Clontarf Beach State High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 129.
- •Woody Point Special School has grown faster over five years (63% vs -5%).
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 Woody Point Special 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 Woody Point Special School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clontarf and Woody Point 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 Woody Point Special School has 3.5.
How do Clontarf Beach State High School and Woody Point Special School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State High School is 175th of 269 and Woody Point Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.