Bundamba State Secondary College vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundamba State Secondary College
Bundamba · Government high school · 7-12
794 students · ICSEA 896
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Bundamba State Secondary College Bundamba QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 269 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 1,472 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 794 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 410 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 19% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bundambassc.eq.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkstone State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 16.9).
- •Silkstone State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundamba State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Bundamba State Secondary College is the larger school with 794 students compared with 675.
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 Bundamba State Secondary College better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Silkstone State School ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.9 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 Bundamba State Secondary College and Silkstone State School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Bundamba State Secondary College and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Bundamba State Secondary College is 260th of 269 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.