Murgon State High School vs Silver Lining School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murgon State High School
Murgon · Government high school · 7-12
318 students · ICSEA 818
Silver Lining School
Ficks Crossing · Independent special · 7-12
34 students · ICSEA 745
| Measure | Murgon State High School Murgon QLD | Silver Lining School Ficks Crossing QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1361 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 318 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 155 | 15 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 745 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 58% | 100% |
| Suburb | Murgon 4605 | Ficks Crossing 4606 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | murgonshs.eq.edu.au | silverlining.org.au |
The verdict
- •Murgon State High School has the higher ICSEA (818 vs 745), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murgon State High School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 34.
- •Murgon State High School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -38%).
- •Murgon State High 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 Murgon State High 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 Murgon State High School and Silver Lining School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Murgon and Ficks Crossing in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murgon State High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silver Lining School has 8.5.
How do Murgon State High School and Silver Lining School rank in QLD?
Murgon State High School is 242nd of 269 and Silver Lining School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.