Silkwood School

Mount Nathan, Queensland · No religious affiliation · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Elite for Student WellbeingLeading tier

S360 score: 77.1%

Silkwood School is a co-educational, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Mount Nathan, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Support.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing53 / 60 (88.3%)Elite

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1012 / 20Highly Capable

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support18 / 20Elite

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
No religious affiliation
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
773
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
Location
Mount Nathan, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

107373 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    433(-5)
    Writing
    422(-20)
    Spelling
    422(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    429(-19)
    Numeracy
    423(-13)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    502(-19)
    Writing
    455(-53)
    Spelling
    479(-31)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    495(-37)
    Numeracy
    488(-36)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    519(-47)
    Writing
    526(-43)
    Spelling
    534(-26)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    522(-47)
    Numeracy
    524(-52)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    589(-7)
    Writing
    555(-56)
    Spelling
    569(-17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    556(-38)
    Numeracy
    557(-48)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Silkwood School teach?

Silkwood School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Silkwood School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Silkwood School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Silkwood School in?

Silkwood School is classified as Independent.

Does Silkwood School offer boarding?

No, Silkwood School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Silkwood School?

Silkwood School has 773 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Silkwood School?

Silkwood School's student to teacher ratio is 12.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Silkwood School sit in?

Silkwood School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Silkwood School's strongest area on Schools360?

Silkwood School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Silkwood School rank?

Silkwood School ranks 25th among private co-ed schools in Queensland.

Where is Silkwood School located?

Silkwood School is located in Mount Nathan, Queensland.