Hendra State School vs Palmwoods State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hendra State School
Hendra · Government primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 1030
Palmwoods State School
Palmwoods · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Hendra State School Hendra QLD | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #213 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 30 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 21 | 229 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -57% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Palmwoods 4555 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hendrass.eq.edu.au | palmwoodsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmwoods State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 56.2).
- •Hendra State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.9).
- •Palmwoods State School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 30.
- •Palmwoods State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -57%).
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 Hendra State School better than Palmwoods State School?
On the Success Index, Palmwoods State School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.2 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 Hendra State School and Palmwoods State School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Hendra and Palmwoods in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hendra State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmwoods State School has 13.9.
How do Hendra State School and Palmwoods State School rank in QLD?
Hendra State School is unranked and Palmwoods State School is 213th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.