Harris Fields State School vs Silkwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1319 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Fields State School
Woodridge · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 889
Silkwood State School
Silkwood · Government primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Harris Fields State School Woodridge QLD | Silkwood State School Silkwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #771 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4836 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 506 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 245 | 26 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 36% |
| Suburb | Woodridge 4114 | Silkwood 4856 |
| Council area | Logan | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | harrisfieldsss.eq.edu.au | silkwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 18.4).
- •Harris Fields State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.9).
- •Harris Fields State School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 53.
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 Harris Fields State School better than Silkwood State School?
On the Success Index, Silkwood State School ranks higher (22.4 vs 18.4 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 Harris Fields State School and Silkwood State School?
About 1319 km in a straight line, between Woodridge and Silkwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harris Fields State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkwood State School has 18.9.
How do Harris Fields State School and Silkwood State School rank in QLD?
Harris Fields State School is 771st of 804 and Silkwood State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.