Glenview State School vs Palmview State Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.3 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
Palmview State Primary School
Palmview · Government primary · Prep-6
596 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Glenview State School Glenview QLD | Palmview State Primary School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 804 | #196 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1867 of 4,908 | #1808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 125 | 274 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenview 4553 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenviewss.eq.edu.au | palmviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.7 vs 61.4).
- •Glenview State School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Palmview State Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 251.
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 Palmview State Primary 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 Glenview State School and Palmview State Primary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenview State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Primary School has 13.6.
How do Glenview State School and Palmview State Primary School rank in QLD?
Glenview State School is 205th of 804 and Palmview State Primary School is 196th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.