Palmview State Primary School vs Palmview State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 384 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palmview State Primary School
Palmview · Government primary · Prep-6
596 students · ICSEA 1037
Palmview State Secondary College
Palmview · Government high school · 7-10
379 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Palmview State Primary School Palmview QLD | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 804 | #54 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1808 of 4,908 | #468 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 596 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 322 | 152 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Palmview 4553 | Palmview 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | palmviewss.eq.edu.au | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.4 vs 62.0).
- •Palmview State Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.6).
- •Palmview State Primary School is the larger school with 596 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 Palmview State Primary School better than Palmview State Secondary College?
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 Palmview State Primary School and Palmview State Secondary College?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Palmview and Palmview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palmview State Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmview State Secondary College has 10.1.
How do Palmview State Primary School and Palmview State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Palmview State Primary School is 196th of 804 and Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.