Clayfield College vs Our Lady Help of Christians School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Hendra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Clayfield College Clayfield QLD | Our Lady Help of Christians School Hendra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 275 | #9 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #109 of 1,259 | #121 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 604 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 193 | 79 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Hendra 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clayfield.qld.edu.au | www.olhchendra.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 80.2).
- •Clayfield College has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clayfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.9).
- •Clayfield College is the larger school with 604 students compared with 179.
- •Clayfield College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 16%).
- •Clayfield College is a independent school while Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (81.6 vs 80.2 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 Clayfield College and Our Lady Help of Christians School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Hendra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayfield College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians School has 13.9.
How do Clayfield College and Our Lady Help of Christians School rank in QLD?
Clayfield College is 6th of 275 and Our Lady Help of Christians School is 9th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.