Silkwood School vs St Bernard State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Silkwood School
Mount Nathan · Independent combined · Prep-12
765 students · ICSEA 1073
St Bernard State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Silkwood School Mount Nathan QLD | St Bernard State School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 275 | #233 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 1,259 | #2070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 765 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 373 | 51 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.5 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Nathan 4211 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/ | stbernardss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkwood School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 58.3).
- •Silkwood School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Silkwood School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 117.
- •Silkwood School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -48%).
- •Silkwood School is a independent school while St Bernard 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 Silkwood School better than St Bernard State School?
On the Success Index, Silkwood School ranks higher (61.6 vs 58.3 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 Silkwood School and St Bernard State School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Nathan and Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Silkwood School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard State School has 10.4.
How do Silkwood School and St Bernard State School rank in QLD?
Silkwood School is 78th of 275 and St Bernard State School is 233rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.