Chancellor State College vs Palmview State Special 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 Special School
Palmview · Government special · Prep-12
102 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs QLD | Palmview State Special School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #729 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,609 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 1,277 / 1,332 | 32 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 250 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 256 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 200.6 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sippy Downs 4556 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chancellorsc.eq.edu.au | palmviewspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chancellor State College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 13.0).
- •Chancellor State College is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 102.
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 Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chancellor State College and Palmview State Special 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 Special School has 3.4.
How do Chancellor State College and Palmview State Special School rank in QLD?
Chancellor State College is 149th of 275 and Palmview State Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.