St Agatha's Primary School vs St Ignatius School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Agatha's Primary School
Clayfield · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1159
St Ignatius School
Toowong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
272 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | St Agatha's Primary School Clayfield QLD | St Ignatius School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 804 | #40 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 4,908 | #459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 181 | 161 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clayfield 4011 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stagathasclayfield.qld.edu.au | www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.6 vs 76.1).
- •St Agatha's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ignatius School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •St Agatha's Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 272.
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 St Agatha's Primary School better than St Ignatius School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Agatha's Primary School and St Ignatius School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Clayfield and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Agatha's Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ignatius School has 15.9.
How do St Agatha's Primary School and St Ignatius School rank in QLD?
St Agatha's Primary School is 38th of 804 and St Ignatius School is 40th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.