Eagle Junction State School vs St Agatha's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 985 m 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
St Agatha's Primary School
Clayfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Eagle Junction State School Clayfield QLD | St Agatha's Primary School Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 804 | #38 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 4,908 | #429 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 931 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 419 | 178 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au | www.stagathasclayfield.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eagle Junction State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 76.6).
- •St Agatha's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eagle Junction State School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •Eagle Junction State School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 359.
- •Eagle Junction State School is a government 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 Eagle Junction State School better than St Agatha's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eagle Junction State School ranks higher (77.9 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 Eagle Junction State School and St Agatha's Primary School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Clayfield and Clayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eagle Junction State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's Primary School has 17.4.
How do Eagle Junction State School and St Agatha's Primary School rank in QLD?
Eagle Junction State School is 25th of 804 and St Agatha's Primary School is 38th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.