Clayfield College vs St Hilda's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 70 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
St Hilda's School
Southport · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,258 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Clayfield College Clayfield QLD | St Hilda's School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 275 | #19 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #109 of 1,259 | #198 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 604 | 1,258 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 193 | 1,258 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 100.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 69.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clayfield.qld.edu.au | www.sthildas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clayfield College scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 73.9).
- •Clayfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.5).
- •St Hilda's School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 604.
- •Clayfield College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 14%).
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 Hilda's School?
On the Success Index, Clayfield College ranks higher (80.2 vs 73.9 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 Hilda's School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayfield College has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Hilda's School has 12.5.
How do Clayfield College and St Hilda's School rank in QLD?
Clayfield College is 6th of 275 and St Hilda's School is 19th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.