Clifton State High School

Clifton, QLD 4361

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.cliftonshs.eq.edu.au

admin@cliftonshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4697 4777

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

4.0

English

4.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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15.2%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Clifton State High School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Clifton State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	240	—	5	0
St Francis de Sales School	Here	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	65	—	5	0
Clifton State School	600 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	97	—	5	0
Ryeford State School	2.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	0	0
Nobby State School	9.0 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	48	—	0	0
Back Plains State School	11.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	23	—	0	0
St Patrick's School - Allora	13.3 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	72	—	—	—

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

Centenary Park

Park

King St, Clifton

Elsie Jones Park

Park

Alden St, Clifton

Clifton Library

Library

Meara Pl, Clifton

Clifton Tennis Association

Tennis

King St, Clifton

Clifton Memorial Pool

Swimming

Felton Clifton Rd, Clifton

Nearby Schools

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St Francis de Sales School

Meara Place, Clifton QLD 4361 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

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Clifton State School

Tooth Street, Clifton QLD 4361 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Ryeford State School

Clifton-Leyburn Road, Clifton QLD 4361 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Nobby State School

4 Davenport Street, Nobby QLD 4360 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Back Plains State School

874 Clifton-Pittsworth Highway, Back Plains QLD 4361 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Patrick's School - Allora

35 Arnold Street, Allora QLD 4362 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Clifton State High School?

Clifton State High School is a Government, Coeducational school in Clifton, QLD, offering Secondary year levels.

Is Clifton State High School a public or private school?

Clifton State High School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Clifton State High School?

Clifton State High School has approximately 240 enrolled students (123 boys and 117 girls).

How does Clifton State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Clifton State High School achieved around 15.2% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Clifton State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. Clifton State High School serves the following official intake zone: Clifton SS (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Clifton State High School located?

Clifton State High School is located at Clifton Highway, Clifton QLD 4361 Australia, Clifton, QLD, 4361.

Explore kids' activities in Clifton

All kids' activities & classes in Clifton

Catchment area

Clifton State High School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Clifton SSPrimary · 2026

Check if your address is in the zone

Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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