El Arish State School vs Silkwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
El Arish State School
El Arish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 918
Silkwood State School
Silkwood · Government primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | El Arish State School El Arish QLD | Silkwood State School Silkwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 26 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 36% |
| Suburb | El Arish 4855 | Silkwood 4856 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | elarishss.eq.edu.au | silkwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •El Arish State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 22.4).
- •El Arish State School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •El Arish State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.9).
- •Silkwood State School is the larger school with 53 students compared with 32.
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 El Arish State School better than Silkwood State School?
On the Success Index, El Arish State School ranks higher (27.4 vs 22.4 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 El Arish State School and Silkwood State School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between El Arish and Silkwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
El Arish State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkwood State School has 18.9.
How do El Arish State School and Silkwood State School rank in QLD?
El Arish State School is unranked and Silkwood State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.