Clontarf Beach State School vs Rolleston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 543 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clontarf Beach State School
Clontarf · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 969
Rolleston State School
Rolleston · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Clontarf Beach State School Clontarf QLD | Rolleston State School Rolleston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #544 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3844 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 425 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 217 | 28 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clontarf 4019 | Rolleston 4702 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | clontarfbeachss.eq.edu.au | rollestonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rolleston State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 33.9).
- •Rolleston State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Clontarf Beach State School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 45.
- •Rolleston State School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 School better than Rolleston State School?
On the Success Index, Rolleston State School ranks higher (38.7 vs 33.9 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 School and Rolleston State School?
About 543 km in a straight line, between Clontarf and Rolleston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clontarf Beach State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rolleston State School has 11.3.
How do Clontarf Beach State School and Rolleston State School rank in QLD?
Clontarf Beach State School is 544th of 804 and Rolleston State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.