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All Saints Anglican School vs Silkwood School

All Saints Anglican School (Merrimac) and Silkwood School (Mount Nathan) are both independent schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. All Saints Anglican School has 1,828 students and Silkwood School has 765 (ACARA 2025). They are about 9.4 km apart in a straight line.

Photos: All Saints Anglican School (school website) · Silkwood School (school website)

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Key numbers

Students
1,828ACARA 2025
765ACARA 2025
Students per teacher
11.8
12.4
Girls and boys
Girls 53% · boys 47%
Girls 51% · boys 49%
ICSEA
1137National average 1000
1073National average 1000
Founded
1986
1999

Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).

Fees and results

Fees and ATAR results for both schools

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Side by side

FactAll Saints Anglican SchoolSilkwood School
SuburbMerrimacMount Nathan
RegionRobinaNerang
SectorIndependentIndependent
StudentsCo-edCo-ed
Year levelsP-12P-12
ReligionAnglicanSecular
BoardingNoNo
Senior yearsQCEQCE
Facilities and sport (school site)Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water poloScience / STEM labs
Distance apartAbout 9.4 km in a straight line

Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.

Which suits whom

  • Families choosing by faith: All Saints Anglican School is Anglican; Silkwood School is Secular.
  • Location: All Saints Anglican School is in Merrimac (Robina); Silkwood School is in Mount Nathan (Nerang).
  • Size: All Saints Anglican School is the larger school, with 1,063 more students.
  • Listed by All Saints Anglican School but not Silkwood School: Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball and Water polo.
  • Listed by Silkwood School but not All Saints Anglican School: Science / STEM labs.

History

All Saints Anglican School

All Saints Anglican School was founded in 1986 with a focus on educating the whole child: intellectually, culturally, physically and spiritually.

Source: asas.qld.edu.au

Silkwood School

Silkwood School started with two students in a rented house. Its founder set out to create a different kind of education, and the school now teaches about 650 students from Prep to Year 12.

Source: silkwood.qld.edu.au

Questions parents ask

What is the difference between All Saints Anglican School and Silkwood School?

Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. All Saints Anglican School has 1,828 students and Silkwood School has 765 (ACARA 2025).

Is All Saints Anglican School or Silkwood School co-ed?

Both are co-educational.

Which is bigger, All Saints Anglican School or Silkwood School?

All Saints Anglican School is bigger: 1,828 students against 765 (ACARA 2025).

How many students per teacher do All Saints Anglican School and Silkwood School have?

All Saints Anglican School has 11.8 students per teacher and Silkwood School has 12.4 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).

Which is older, All Saints Anglican School or Silkwood School?

All Saints Anglican School is older. All Saints Anglican School was founded in 1986 and Silkwood School in 1999.

Do All Saints Anglican School and Silkwood School take boarders?

Neither takes boarders.

How far apart are All Saints Anglican School and Silkwood School?

About 9.4 km in a straight line: All Saints Anglican School is in Merrimac and Silkwood School is in Mount Nathan.

How do All Saints Anglican School and Silkwood School fees compare?

Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.

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Source and date

Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology