Bethany Lutheran Primary School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Lutheran Primary School
Raceview · Independent primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1062
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Bethany Lutheran Primary School Raceview QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1337 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 185 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 19% |
| Suburb | Raceview 4305 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bethany.qld.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 27.4).
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Silkstone State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 356.
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -14%).
- •Bethany Lutheran Primary School is a independent school while Silkstone State School is a government 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 Bethany Lutheran Primary School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Bethany Lutheran Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 27.4 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 Bethany Lutheran Primary School and Silkstone State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Raceview and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethany Lutheran Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Bethany Lutheran Primary School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Bethany Lutheran Primary School is 133rd of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.