Clayfield College vs St Agatha's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 709 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clayfield College
Clayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
604 students · ICSEA 1135
St Agatha's Primary School
Clayfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Clayfield College Clayfield QLD | St Agatha's Primary School Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 275 | #38 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #109 of 1,259 | #429 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 604 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 193 | 178 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clayfield.qld.edu.au | www.stagathasclayfield.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clayfield College scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 76.6).
- •St Agatha's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clayfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 17.4).
- •Clayfield College is the larger school with 604 students compared with 359.
- •Clayfield College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 7%).
- •Clayfield College is a independent school while St Agatha's Primary 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 St Agatha's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clayfield College ranks higher (80.2 vs 76.6 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 St Agatha's Primary School?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Clayfield and Clayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayfield College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's Primary School has 17.4.
How do Clayfield College and St Agatha's Primary School rank in QLD?
Clayfield College is 6th of 275 and St Agatha's Primary School is 38th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.