Glenore Grove State School vs Lake Clarendon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenore Grove State School
Glenore Grove · Government primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 949
Lake Clarendon State School
Lake Clarendon · Government primary · Prep-6
153 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Glenore Grove State School Glenore Grove QLD | Lake Clarendon State School Lake Clarendon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 804 | #581 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3590 of 4,908 | #4024 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 245 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 130 | 78 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Glenore Grove 4342 | Lake Clarendon 4343 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenoregrovess.eq.edu.au | lakeclarendonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenore Grove State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 31.4).
- •Lake Clarendon State School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenore Grove State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Glenore Grove State School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 153.
- •Glenore Grove State School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -9%).
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 Glenore Grove State School better than Lake Clarendon State School?
On the Success Index, Glenore Grove State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.4 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 Glenore Grove State School and Lake Clarendon State School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Glenore Grove and Lake Clarendon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenore Grove State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Clarendon State School has 14.9.
How do Glenore Grove State School and Lake Clarendon State School rank in QLD?
Glenore Grove State School is 506th of 804 and Lake Clarendon State School is 581st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.