Darling Point Special School vs Palmview State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Queensland, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Point Special School
Manly · Government special · Prep-12
182 students · ICSEA 1021
Palmview State Special School
Palmview · Government special · Prep-12
102 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Darling Point Special School Manly QLD | Palmview State Special School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 182 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 129 | 32 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Manly 4179 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlingpointspecs.eq.edu.au | palmviewspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmview State Special School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 4.6).
- •Darling Point Special School is the larger school with 182 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 Darling Point Special School 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 Darling Point Special School and Palmview State Special School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Manly and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Point Special School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Special School has 3.4.
How do Darling Point Special School and Palmview State Special School rank in QLD?
Darling Point Special School is unranked and Palmview State Special School is unranked among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.