Silkstone State School
Silkstone State School is a government primary school in Silkstone, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 937, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 675 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Silkstone QLD 4304. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Silkstone State School compares
By ICSEA, Silkstone State School ranks 801st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Silkstone State School scores 937, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Silkstone
Silkstone State School is located in Silkstone, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,319/wk and median rent of $305/wk. Population: 3,830.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Silkstone suburb profileSchools near Silkstone State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Silkstone State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Booval | 0.9 km | 1022 | 85 higher | 548 |
| Claremont Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Silkstone | 1.1 km | 964 | 27 higher | 199 |
| Ipswich Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Ipswich | 1.4 km | 1122 | 185 higher | 1,047 |
| Ipswich East State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ipswich | 1.5 km | 878 | 59 lower | 287 |
| Ipswich Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ipswich | 1.6 km | 980 | 43 higher | 529 |
| Bundamba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundamba | 2.1 km | 897 | 40 lower | 374 |
| Bethany Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Raceview | 2.3 km | 1062 | 125 higher | 356 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silkstone State School a government school?
Yes, Silkstone State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Silkstone State School offer?
Silkstone State School offers Prep-6.
What is Silkstone State School's ICSEA score?
Silkstone State School has an ICSEA score of 937, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Silkstone State School?
Silkstone State School has 675 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Silkstone State School?
The nearest schools to Silkstone State School are Sacred Heart School (0.9 km), Claremont Special School (1.1 km), Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (1.4 km).
Where is Silkstone State School located?
Silkstone State School is located in Silkstone, QLD 4304. Visit the school website at https://silkstoness.eq.edu.au.