Eagle Junction State School vs Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Junction State School
Clayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
931 students · ICSEA 1153
Holy Cross School
Wooloowin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Eagle Junction State School Clayfield QLD | Holy Cross School Wooloowin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 804 | #18 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 4,908 | #228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 931 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 419 | 52 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Wooloowin 4030 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au | www.hcpswooloowin.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 77.9).
- •Eagle Junction State School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.7).
- •Eagle Junction State School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 93.
- •Eagle Junction State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -55%).
- •Eagle Junction State School is a government 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 Eagle Junction State School better than Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross School ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.9 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 Eagle Junction State School 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?
Eagle Junction State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross School has 9.3.
How do Eagle Junction State School and Holy Cross School rank in QLD?
Eagle Junction State School is 25th of 804 and Holy Cross School is 18th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.