Cherbourg State School vs Silver Lining School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherbourg State School
Cherbourg · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 626
Silver Lining School
Ficks Crossing · Independent special · 7-12
34 students · ICSEA 745
| Measure | Cherbourg State School Cherbourg QLD | Silver Lining School Ficks Crossing QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4388 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 174 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 98 | 15 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 626 | 745 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 94% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 99% | 100% |
| Suburb | Cherbourg 4605 | Ficks Crossing 4606 |
| Council area | Cherbourg | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cherbourgss.eq.edu.au | silverlining.org.au |
The verdict
- •Silver Lining School has the higher ICSEA (745 vs 626), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherbourg State School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.5).
- •Cherbourg State School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 34.
- •Cherbourg State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -38%).
- •Cherbourg State School is a government school while Silver Lining School is an independent 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 Cherbourg State School better than Silver Lining School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherbourg State School and Silver Lining School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Cherbourg and Ficks Crossing in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherbourg State School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silver Lining School has 8.5.
How do Cherbourg State School and Silver Lining School rank in QLD?
Cherbourg State School is 664th of 804 and Silver Lining School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.