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Glenwood State School vs Linville State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 105 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGlenwood State School
Glenwood QLD
Linville State School
Linville QLD
Success Index
29
Lower 50%
19
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#621 of 804–
National rank (type)#4225 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students8515
Girls / boys36 / 496 / 9
Foundation intake101
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+9%–
ICSEA
Average 1000
928928
ICSEA percentile18th17th
Top SEA quarter2%2%
Bottom SEA quarter62%65%
Students per teacher10.8–
Teaching staff (FTE)7.91.7
Non-teaching staff (FTE)5.31.7
Language background other than English9%17%
Indigenous students9%7%
SuburbGlenwood 4570Linville 4314
Council areaFraser CoastSomerset
RemotenessInner RegionalOuter Regional
Websiteglenwoodss.eq.edu.aulinvilless.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Glenwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 19.4).
  • •Glenwood State School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 15.

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 Glenwood State School better than Linville State School?

On the Success Index, Glenwood State School ranks higher (28.7 vs 19.4 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 Glenwood State School and Linville State School?

About 105 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Linville in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.

How do Glenwood State School and Linville State School rank in QLD?

Glenwood State School is 621st of 804 and Linville State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.