Calliope State School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 432 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calliope State School
Calliope · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 937
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Calliope State School Calliope QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #763 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4800 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 233 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Calliope 4680 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | calliopess.eq.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkstone State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 19.4).
- •Silkstone State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 477.
- •Silkstone State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -28%).
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 Calliope State School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Silkstone State School ranks higher (27.4 vs 19.4 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 Calliope State School and Silkstone State School?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Calliope and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calliope State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Calliope State School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Calliope State School is 763rd of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.