Clairvaux MacKillop College vs Mansfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.1 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
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
3,807 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Clairvaux MacKillop College Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | Mansfield State High School Mansfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 269 | #10 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,472 | #154 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 3,807 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 620 | 1,896 / 1,911 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 673 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 561 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.3 | 243.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Mansfield 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cvxmck.edu.au | mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield State High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 70.1).
- •Mansfield State High School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Mansfield State High School is the larger school with 3,807 students compared with 1,215.
- •Mansfield State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -9%).
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College is a catholic school while Mansfield 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 Mansfield State High School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield State High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.1 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 Mansfield State High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Mansfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairvaux MacKillop College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield State High School has 15.6.
How do Clairvaux MacKillop College and Mansfield State High School rank in QLD?
Clairvaux MacKillop College is 25th of 269 and Mansfield State High School is 10th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.