Pacific Lutheran College vs Palmview State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Lutheran College
Meridan Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1114
Palmview State Secondary College
Palmview · Government high school · 7-10
379 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Pacific Lutheran College Meridan Plains QLD | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 275 | #54 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #305 of 1,259 | #468 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,204 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 599 / 605 | 152 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.2 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Meridan Plains 4551 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 62.0).
- •Pacific Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Pacific Lutheran College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 379.
- •Pacific Lutheran College is a independent school while Palmview State Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Pacific Lutheran College better than Palmview State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pacific Lutheran College ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.0 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 Pacific Lutheran College and Palmview State Secondary College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Meridan Plains and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pacific Lutheran College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Secondary College has 10.1.
How do Pacific Lutheran College and Palmview State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Pacific Lutheran College is 46th of 275 and Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.