Ipswich East State School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich East State School
East Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 878
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Ipswich East State School East Ipswich QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4843 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 287 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 155 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 19% |
| Suburb | East Ipswich 4305 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ipsweastss.eq.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkstone State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 18.1).
- •Silkstone State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich East State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 287.
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 East State School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Silkstone State School ranks higher (27.4 vs 18.1 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 East State School and Silkstone State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between East Ipswich and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich East State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Ipswich East State School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Ipswich East State School is 775th of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.