Aviation High vs Eagle Junction State School
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
Eagle Junction State School
Clayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
931 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Aviation High Hendra QLD | Eagle Junction State School Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 269 | #25 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #237 of 1,472 | #333 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 610 | 931 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 377 | 512 / 419 |
| Foundation intake | – | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aviationhigh.eq.edu.au | eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eagle Junction State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 71.9).
- •Eagle Junction State School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aviation High has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •Eagle Junction State School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 610.
- •Aviation High has grown faster over five years (10% vs 4%).
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 Eagle Junction State School?
On the Success Index, Eagle Junction State School ranks higher (77.9 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 Eagle Junction State School?
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 Eagle Junction State School has 15.7.
How do Aviation High and Eagle Junction State School rank in QLD?
Aviation High is 18th of 269 and Eagle Junction State School is 25th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.