Silkwood School vs Trinity Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 7.5 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
Trinity Lutheran College
Ashmore · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Silkwood School Mount Nathan QLD | Trinity Lutheran College Ashmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 275 | #82 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #429 of 1,259 | #445 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 373 | 687 / 635 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.5 | 98.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 63.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Nathan 4211 | Ashmore 4214 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/ | www.tlc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.6 vs 61.1).
- •Trinity Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Silkwood School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Trinity Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 765.
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 Trinity Lutheran College?
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 Silkwood School and Trinity Lutheran College?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Nathan and Ashmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Silkwood School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Lutheran College has 13.4.
How do Silkwood School and Trinity Lutheran College rank in QLD?
Silkwood School is 78th of 275 and Trinity Lutheran College is 82nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.