Eagle Junction State School vs St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Eagle Junction State School Clayfield QLD | St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Ascot QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 804 | #14 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 4,908 | #163 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 931 | 1,436 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 419 | 1,436 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 137 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 106.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 85.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Ascot 4007 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eaglejunctionss.eq.edu.au | www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eagle Junction State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 76.5).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 931.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 4%).
- •Eagle Junction State School is a government school while St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is an independent 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 Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
On the Success Index, Eagle Junction State School ranks higher (77.9 vs 76.5 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 Margaret's Anglican Girls School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Ascot 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 Margaret's Anglican Girls School has 13.4.
How do Eagle Junction State School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School rank in QLD?
Eagle Junction State School is 25th of 804 and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is 14th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.