Ipswich Central State School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Central State School
Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 980
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Ipswich Central State School Ipswich QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #498 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3557 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 264 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipswichcentralss.eq.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ipswich Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 27.4).
- •Ipswich Central State School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich Central State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 529.
- •Silkstone State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -25%).
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 Ipswich Central State School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Ipswich Central State School ranks higher (38.2 vs 27.4 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 Ipswich Central State School and Silkstone State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich Central State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Ipswich Central State School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Ipswich Central State School is 498th of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.