Eagle Junction State School vs Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Mary MacKillop College
Nundah · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Eagle Junction State School Clayfield QLD | Mary MacKillop College Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 804 | #32 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 4,908 | #369 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 931 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 419 | 618 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au | www.mmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eagle Junction State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 66.4).
- •Eagle Junction State School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Eagle Junction State School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 618.
- •Eagle Junction State School is a government school while Mary MacKillop College 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 Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, Eagle Junction State School ranks higher (77.9 vs 66.4 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 Mary MacKillop College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eagle Junction State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop College has 13.6.
How do Eagle Junction State School and Mary MacKillop College rank in QLD?
Eagle Junction State School is 25th of 804 and Mary MacKillop College is 32nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.