Montville State School vs Palmwoods State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montville State School
Montville · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 1072
Palmwoods State School
Palmwoods · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Montville State School Montville QLD | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 804 | #213 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1076 of 4,908 | #1926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 91 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 43 | 229 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Montville 4560 | Palmwoods 4555 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | montvilless.eq.edu.au | palmwoodsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montville State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 60.0).
- •Montville State School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montville State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Palmwoods State School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 91.
- •Palmwoods State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Montville State School better than Palmwoods State School?
On the Success Index, Montville State School ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.0 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 Montville State School and Palmwoods State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Montville and Palmwoods in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montville State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmwoods State School has 13.9.
How do Montville State School and Palmwoods State School rank in QLD?
Montville State School is 109th of 804 and Palmwoods State School is 213th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.