St Clare's School vs Tully State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 188 m 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 School
Tully · Government primary · Prep-6
268 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | St Clare's School Tully QLD | Tully State School Tully QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 804 | #584 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2755 of 4,908 | #4032 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 170 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 101 | 133 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 30% |
| Suburb | Tully 4854 | Tully 4854 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stclares.qld.edu.au | tullyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 31.3).
- •St Clare's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tully State School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.9).
- •Tully State School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 170.
- •Tully State School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 8%).
- •St Clare's School is a catholic school while Tully State 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 School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 31.3 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 School?
About 188 m 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 School has 10.2.
How do St Clare's School and Tully State School rank in QLD?
St Clare's School is 338th of 804 and Tully State School is 584th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.