St Clare's School vs Star of the Sea Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1089 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's School
Tully · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1008
Star of the Sea Catholic School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | St Clare's School Tully QLD | Star of the Sea Catholic School Torquay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 804 | #433 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2755 of 4,908 | #3225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 170 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 101 | 169 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Tully 4854 | Torquay 4655 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stclares.qld.edu.au | www.starofthesea.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 43.0).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.2).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 170.
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 St Clare's School better than Star of the Sea Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 43.0 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 St Clare's School and Star of the Sea Catholic School?
About 1089 km in a straight line, between Tully and Torquay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea Catholic School has 18.2.
How do St Clare's School and Star of the Sea Catholic School rank in QLD?
St Clare's School is 338th of 804 and Star of the Sea Catholic School is 433rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.