Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School vs Palmview State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 160 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach · Government high school · 7-12
2,819 students · ICSEA 1022
Palmview State Secondary College
Palmview · Government high school · 7-10
379 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Palm Beach QLD | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 269 | #54 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,472 | #468 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 2,819 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 1,397 / 1,422 | 152 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 492 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 379 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 196.9 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.9 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Palm Beach 4221 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pbc-shs.eq.edu.au | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmview State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 51.4).
- •Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.3).
- •Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is the larger school with 2,819 students compared with 379.
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 Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School better than Palmview State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Palmview State Secondary College ranks higher (62.0 vs 51.4 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 Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School and Palmview State Secondary College?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Secondary College has 10.1.
How do Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School and Palmview State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is 104th of 269 and Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.