Feluga State School vs St Clare's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Feluga State School
Feluga · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 910
St Clare's School
Tully · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Feluga State School Feluga QLD | St Clare's School Tully QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #338 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 32 | 69 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Feluga 4854 | Tully 4854 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | felugass.eq.edu.au | www.stclares.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 23.1).
- •St Clare's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •St Clare's School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 60.
- •Feluga State School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 8%).
- •Feluga State School is a government school while St Clare's School is a catholic 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 Feluga State School better than St Clare's School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 23.1 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 Feluga State School and St Clare's School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Feluga and Tully in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Feluga State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's School has 14.9.
How do Feluga State School and St Clare's School rank in QLD?
Feluga State School is unranked and St Clare's School is 338th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.