Pallara State School vs Serviceton South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pallara State School
Pallara · Government primary · Prep-6
1,337 students · ICSEA 1062
Serviceton South State School
Inala · Government primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Pallara State School Pallara QLD | Serviceton South State School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 804 | #570 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1196 of 4,908 | #3973 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,337 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 681 | 221 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 225 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +95% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | Pallara 4110 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pallarass.eq.edu.au | servicetonsouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pallara State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 32.2).
- •Pallara State School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Serviceton South State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Pallara State School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 454.
- •Pallara State School has grown faster over five years (95% vs 5%).
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 Pallara State School better than Serviceton South State School?
On the Success Index, Pallara State School ranks higher (68.1 vs 32.2 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 Pallara State School and Serviceton South State School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pallara and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pallara State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Serviceton South State School has 12.6.
How do Pallara State School and Serviceton South State School rank in QLD?
Pallara State School is 119th of 804 and Serviceton South State School is 570th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.