St Francis de Sales School is a Catholic primary school situated in Clifton on Queensland's Darling Downs. The 100 students at the school are drawn from the townships of Clifton and Nobby as well as the surrounding farming districts. The school aims to have children leave St Francis de Sales with an awareness of the importance of faith in their lives; appropriate knowledge of the teachings of Jesus Christ; the attributes of a life-long learner; appropriate literacy and numeracy skills; knowledge of the natural and social world; an appreciation of physical, social, cultural and artistic skills in themselves and others and a desire to expand these skills; and an awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the wider community. St Francis de Sales is proud of its welcoming and inclusive nature. The aim of St Francis de Sales is to develop a mutual respect and understanding for all people through an open and honest partnership of caring for others. The school strives to provide a balanced curriculum for the students as well as providing them with the opportunity to participate in a range of extracurricular activities.