Chevallum State School vs Palmwoods State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chevallum State School
Chevallum · Government primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1054
Palmwoods State School
Palmwoods · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Chevallum State School Chevallum QLD | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 804 | #213 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1184 of 4,908 | #1926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 456 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 235 | 229 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Chevallum 4555 | Palmwoods 4555 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chevallumss.eq.edu.au | palmwoodsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chevallum State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 60.0).
- •Chevallum State School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chevallum State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Palmwoods State School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 456.
- •Palmwoods State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -4%).
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 Chevallum State School better than Palmwoods State School?
On the Success Index, Chevallum State School ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.0 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 Chevallum State School and Palmwoods State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Chevallum and Palmwoods in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevallum State School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmwoods State School has 13.9.
How do Chevallum State School and Palmwoods State School rank in QLD?
Chevallum State School is 117th of 804 and Palmwoods State School is 213th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.