Bouldercombe State School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 507 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bouldercombe State School
Bouldercombe · Government primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 937
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Bouldercombe State School Bouldercombe QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #607 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4139 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 82 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 33 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bouldercombe 4702 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bouldercombess.eq.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bouldercombe State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 27.4).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 82.
- •Silkstone State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -29%).
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 Bouldercombe State School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Bouldercombe State School ranks higher (29.8 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 Bouldercombe State School and Silkstone State School?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Bouldercombe and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bouldercombe State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Bouldercombe State School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Bouldercombe State School is 607th of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.