Highfields State School vs Palmview State Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 136 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields State School
Highfields · Government primary · Prep-6
653 students · ICSEA 1037
Palmview State Primary School
Palmview · Government primary · Prep-6
596 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Highfields State School Highfields QLD | Palmview State Primary School Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 804 | #196 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1887 of 4,908 | #1808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 653 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 323 / 330 | 274 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 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 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 43.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Highfields 4352 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | highfieldsss.eq.edu.au | palmviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.5 vs 61.4).
- •Highfields State School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 596.
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 Highfields 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 Highfields State School and Palmview State Primary School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Highfields and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highfields State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Primary School has 13.6.
How do Highfields State School and Palmview State Primary School rank in QLD?
Highfields State School is 208th of 804 and Palmview State Primary School is 196th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.