Clayfield College vs Holy Cross 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.
Clayfield College
Clayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
604 students · ICSEA 1135
Holy Cross School
Wooloowin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Clayfield College Clayfield QLD | Holy Cross School Wooloowin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 275 | #18 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #109 of 1,259 | #228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 604 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 193 | 52 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Wooloowin 4030 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clayfield.qld.edu.au | www.hcpswooloowin.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.2 vs 79.3).
- •Holy Cross School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clayfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.3).
- •Clayfield College is the larger school with 604 students compared with 93.
- •Clayfield College has grown faster over five years (25% vs -55%).
- •Clayfield College is a independent school while Holy Cross School is a catholic 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 Clayfield College better than Holy Cross School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayfield College and Holy Cross School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Wooloowin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayfield College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross School has 9.3.
How do Clayfield College and Holy Cross School rank in QLD?
Clayfield College is 6th of 275 and Holy Cross School is 18th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.