Silkwood School vs St Michael's College
Silkwood School (Mount Nathan) is a independent school and St Michael's College (Merrimac) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Silkwood School teaches P-12 and St Michael's College teaches 7-12. Silkwood School has 765 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025). They are about 8.6 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Silkwood School (school website) · St Michael's College (school website)
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Key numbers
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
Side by side
| Fact | Silkwood School | St Michael's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Mount Nathan | Merrimac |
| Region | Nerang | Robina |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | 7-12 |
| Religion | Secular | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Science / STEM labs | Gym, Oval, Library, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics |
| Distance apart | About 8.6 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Silkwood School is Secular; St Michael's College is Catholic.
- Location: Silkwood School is in Mount Nathan (Nerang); St Michael's College is in Merrimac (Robina).
- Listed by Silkwood School but not St Michael's College: Science / STEM labs.
- Listed by St Michael's College but not Silkwood School: Gym, Oval, Library, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming and Athletics.
History
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
St Michael's College
St Michael’s College is a co-educational Catholic college for Years 7 to 12, set high on a hill at Merrimac with views to Surfers Paradise.
Source: stmichaels.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Silkwood School and St Michael's College?
Both are co-educational. Silkwood School teaches P-12 and St Michael's College teaches 7-12. Silkwood School has 765 students and St Michael's College has 820 (ACARA 2025).
Is Silkwood School or St Michael's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Silkwood School or St Michael's College?
St Michael's College is bigger: 820 students against 765 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Silkwood School and St Michael's College have?
Silkwood School has 12.4 students per teacher and St Michael's College has 12.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Silkwood School or St Michael's College?
St Michael's College is older. Silkwood School was founded in 1999 and St Michael's College in 1985.
Do Silkwood School and St Michael's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Silkwood School and St Michael's College?
About 8.6 km in a straight line: Silkwood School is in Mount Nathan and St Michael's College is in Merrimac.
How do Silkwood School and St Michael's College 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