Glenview State School vs Palmview State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Special School
Palmview · Government special · Prep-12
102 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Glenview State School Glenview QLD | Palmview State Special School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1867 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 251 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 125 | 32 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 27.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glenview 4553 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenviewss.eq.edu.au | palmviewspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenview State School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 14.6).
- •Glenview State School is the larger school with 251 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 Glenview State 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 Glenview State School and Palmview State Special 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 Special School has 3.4.
How do Glenview State School and Palmview State Special School rank in QLD?
Glenview State School is 205th of 804 and Palmview State Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.