Chancellor State College vs Palmview State Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor State College
Sippy Downs · Government combined · Prep-12
2,609 students · ICSEA 1042
Palmview State Primary School
Palmview · Government primary · Prep-6
596 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs QLD | Palmview State Primary School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 275 | #196 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #729 of 1,259 | #1808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,609 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 1,277 / 1,332 | 274 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 250 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 256 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.6 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sippy Downs 4556 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chancellorsc.eq.edu.au | palmviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmview State Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 46.5).
- •Chancellor State College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chancellor State College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Chancellor State College is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 596.
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 Chancellor State College better than Palmview State Primary School?
On the Success Index, Palmview State Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chancellor State College and Palmview State Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sippy Downs and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chancellor State College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Primary School has 13.6.
How do Chancellor State College and Palmview State Primary School rank in QLD?
Chancellor State College is 149th of 275 and Palmview State Primary School is 196th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.