Sacred Heart School vs Silkstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 914 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Booval · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1022
Silkstone State School
Silkstone · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Booval QLD | Silkstone State School Silkstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 804 | #639 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3085 of 4,908 | #4323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 548 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 253 | 336 / 339 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 26.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 19% |
| Suburb | Booval 4304 | Silkstone 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shbooval.qld.edu.au | silkstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 27.4).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Silkstone State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Silkstone State School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 548.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -14%).
- •Sacred Heart School is a catholic school while Silkstone State School is a government 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 Sacred Heart School better than Silkstone State School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (45.0 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 Sacred Heart School and Silkstone State School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Booval and Silkstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silkstone State School has 14.5.
How do Sacred Heart School and Silkstone State School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart School is 405th of 804 and Silkstone State School is 639th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.