St Clare's School vs Tully State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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
Tully State High School
Tully · Government high school · 7-12
721 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | St Clare's School Tully QLD | Tully State High School Tully QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 804 | #225 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2755 of 4,908 | #1273 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 170 | 721 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 101 | 361 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 17% |
| Suburb | Tully 4854 | Tully 4854 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stclares.qld.edu.au | tullyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 26.6).
- •St Clare's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tully State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Tully State High School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 170.
- •St Clare's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
- •St Clare's School is a catholic school while Tully State High School is a government 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 St Clare's School better than Tully State High School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 26.6 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 Tully State High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tully and Tully in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tully State High School has 11.6.
How do St Clare's School and Tully State High School rank in QLD?
St Clare's School is 338th of 804 and Tully State High School is 225th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.