Silkwood School vs Tamborine Mountain College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 14 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
Tamborine Mountain College
North Tamborine · Independent combined · Prep-12
546 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Silkwood School Mount Nathan QLD | Tamborine Mountain College North Tamborine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 275 | #95 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 1,259 | #500 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 765 | 546 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 373 | 268 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.5 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Nathan 4211 | North Tamborine 4272 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/ | www.tmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Silkwood School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 57.5).
- •Silkwood School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 546.
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 Tamborine Mountain College?
On the Success Index, Silkwood School ranks higher (61.6 vs 57.5 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 Tamborine Mountain College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mount Nathan and North Tamborine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Silkwood School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamborine Mountain College has 12.9.
How do Silkwood School and Tamborine Mountain College rank in QLD?
Silkwood School is 78th of 275 and Tamborine Mountain College is 95th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.