Clairvaux MacKillop College vs MacGregor State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clairvaux MacKillop College
Upper Mount Gravatt · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1070
MacGregor State High School
Macgregor · Government high school · 7-12
1,297 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Clairvaux MacKillop College Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | MacGregor State High School Macgregor QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 269 | #30 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,472 | #362 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 1,297 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 620 | 687 / 610 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 181 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.3 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Macgregor 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cvxmck.edu.au | macgregorshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 66.9).
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •MacGregor State High School is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 1,215.
- •MacGregor State High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College is a catholic school while MacGregor State High 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 Clairvaux MacKillop College better than MacGregor State High School?
On the Success Index, Clairvaux MacKillop College ranks higher (70.1 vs 66.9 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 Clairvaux MacKillop College and MacGregor State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Macgregor in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairvaux MacKillop College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacGregor State High School has 11.8.
How do Clairvaux MacKillop College and MacGregor State High School rank in QLD?
Clairvaux MacKillop College is 25th of 269 and MacGregor State High School is 30th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.