Aviation High vs Clayfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation High
Hendra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 1051
Clayfield College
Clayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
604 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Aviation High Hendra QLD | Clayfield College Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 269 | #6 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #237 of 1,472 | #109 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 610 | 604 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 377 | 411 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 47.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aviationhigh.eq.edu.au | www.clayfield.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clayfield College scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 71.9).
- •Clayfield College has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clayfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.4).
- •Aviation High is the larger school with 610 students compared with 604.
- •Clayfield College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 10%).
- •Aviation High is a government school while Clayfield College is an independent 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 Aviation High better than Clayfield College?
On the Success Index, Clayfield College ranks higher (80.2 vs 71.9 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 Aviation High and Clayfield College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hendra and Clayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aviation High has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clayfield College has 8.5.
How do Aviation High and Clayfield College rank in QLD?
Aviation High is 18th of 269 and Clayfield College is 6th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.