Clayfield College, established in 1931, provides a quality education for girls from Pre-prep to Year 12 and for boys from Pre-prep to Year 5. Boarding is available for girls from Year 5 to Year 12.

Clayfield College has a strong academic emphasis, where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals within the academic arena. This approach has successfully ensured strong academic results over many years for Clayfield College students. In 2012, approximately one third of the Year 12 cohort received an OP 1–5, with in excess of 96 per cent of the students gaining acceptance into tertiary courses.

Clayfield College offers a comprehensive sporting, cultural and co-curricular program where all students are encouraged to strive for excellence. The Elite Sport Program and Music Program are renowned.

The cornerstone of a Clayfield education is the nurturing pastoral care program, where every student is valued and contributes to the enviable reputation of Clayfield as a boarding school.