St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 530 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Sarina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 962
St John's School
Silkwood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
48 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Sarina QLD | St John's School Silkwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3871 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 162 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 67 | 28 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 13% |
| Suburb | Sarina 4737 | Silkwood 4856 |
| Council area | Mackay | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | sasrok.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stjohnssilkwood.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.5 vs 34.0).
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 48.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -27%).
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School better than St John's School?
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John's School?
About 530 km in a straight line, between Sarina and Silkwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 9.1.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John's School rank in QLD?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 549th of 804 and St John's School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.