Clairvaux MacKillop College vs Yarranlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Yarranlea Primary School
Mount Gravatt · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Clairvaux MacKillop College Upper Mount Gravatt QLD | Yarranlea Primary School Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,215 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 620 | 23 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 108.3 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 | Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cvxmck.edu.au | www.yarranlea.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarranlea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 70.1).
- •Yarranlea Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarranlea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 58.
- •Yarranlea Primary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs -9%).
- •Clairvaux MacKillop College is a catholic school while Yarranlea Primary School 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 Clairvaux MacKillop College better than Yarranlea Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yarranlea Primary School ranks higher (85.2 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 Yarranlea Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Mount Gravatt and Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairvaux MacKillop College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarranlea Primary School has 10.0.
How do Clairvaux MacKillop College and Yarranlea Primary School rank in QLD?
Clairvaux MacKillop College is 25th of 269 and Yarranlea Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.