Clayfield College is an independent co-ed school built on a traditional, structured approach and a tight-knit community feel.
NAPLAN averaging +46 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 89.0; the result is a B overall.
Clayfield College is an independent co-ed school built on a traditional, structured approach and a tight-knit community feel. The college operates a boarding program and runs a parallel learning model that allows students to tailor their pathway. The SHINE program supports athletes pursuing excellence alongside their studies, while the school's strong swimming program is a distinctive feature. Clayfield suits families seeking a boarding option or day attendance within a well-established, community-focused environment.
Median ATAR 89.0 ranks #16 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #11 of 12.
43.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #11 of 19 Queensland schools.
Clayfield College has an overall SchoolRank score of 62.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 70/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1135, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Clayfield College, Year 3 students averaged 466 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 531, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 572, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Clayfield College is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 604 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Clayfield College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Clayfield College has a median ATAR of 89.0. 43% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 57% achieved above 80. 86% of students received a university offer.
Clayfield College is located in Clayfield, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1135 (92th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.