Nerang State High School vs Silkwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nerang State High School
Nerang · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 970
Silkwood School
Mount Nathan · Independent combined · Prep-12
765 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Nerang State High School Nerang QLD | Silkwood School Mount Nathan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 269 | #78 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1060 of 1,472 | #429 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 998 | 765 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 544 | 392 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 188 | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.5 | 61.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 49.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nerang 4211 | Mount Nathan 4211 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nerangshs.eq.edu.au | www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Silkwood School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 35.0).
- •Silkwood School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nerang State High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 765.
- •Silkwood School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -14%).
- •Nerang State High School is a government school while Silkwood 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 Nerang State High School better than Silkwood School?
On the Success Index, Silkwood School ranks higher (61.6 vs 35.0 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 Nerang State High School and Silkwood School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Nerang and Mount Nathan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nerang State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkwood School has 12.4.
How do Nerang State High School and Silkwood School rank in QLD?
Nerang State High School is 169th of 269 and Silkwood School is 78th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.