Eudlo State School vs Palmwoods State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eudlo State School
Eudlo · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 1007
Palmwoods State School
Palmwoods · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Eudlo State School Eudlo QLD | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 804 | #213 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2355 of 4,908 | #1926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 110 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 57 | 229 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +112% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eudlo 4554 | Palmwoods 4555 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eudloss.eq.edu.au | palmwoodsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmwoods State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 54.6).
- •Palmwoods State School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eudlo State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Palmwoods State School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 110.
- •Eudlo State School has grown faster over five years (112% vs 8%).
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 Eudlo State School better than Palmwoods State School?
On the Success Index, Palmwoods State School ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.6 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 Eudlo State School and Palmwoods State School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Eudlo and Palmwoods in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eudlo State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmwoods State School has 13.9.
How do Eudlo State School and Palmwoods State School rank in QLD?
Eudlo State School is 271st of 804 and Palmwoods State School is 213th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.