Glenview State School vs Pallara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 96 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenview State School
Glenview · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1062
Pallara State School
Pallara · Government primary · Prep-6
1,337 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Glenview State School Glenview QLD | Pallara State School Pallara QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 804 | #119 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1867 of 4,908 | #1196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 1,337 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 125 | 656 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 225 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +95% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 80.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenview 4553 | Pallara 4110 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenviewss.eq.edu.au | pallarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pallara State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 60.7).
- •Glenview State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.6).
- •Pallara State School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 251.
- •Pallara State School has grown faster over five years (95% vs -12%).
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 Glenview State School better than Pallara State School?
On the Success Index, Pallara State School ranks higher (68.1 vs 60.7 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 Glenview State School and Pallara State School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Pallara in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenview State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pallara State School has 16.6.
How do Glenview State School and Pallara State School rank in QLD?
Glenview State School is 205th of 804 and Pallara State School is 119th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.