Glenview State School vs Palmview State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.2 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 Secondary College
Palmview · Government high school · 7-10
379 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Glenview State School Glenview QLD | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 804 | #54 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1867 of 4,908 | #468 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 251 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 125 | 152 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmview State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 60.7).
- •Glenview State School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.6).
- •Palmview State Secondary College is the larger school with 379 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Palmview State Secondary College ranks higher (62.0 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 Palmview State Secondary College?
About 6.2 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 Secondary College has 10.1.
How do Glenview State School and Palmview State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Glenview State School is 205th of 804 and Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.