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Palmview State Primary School vs Palmview State Special School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasurePalmview State Primary School
Palmview QLD
Palmview State Special School
Palmview QLD
Success Index
61
Top 50%
–
Not rated
State rank (type)#196 of 804–
National rank (type)#1808 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySpecial
Year rangePrep-6Prep-12
Students596102
Girls / boys274 / 32232 / 70
Foundation intake757
Year 7 cohort–1
Year 12 cohort–6
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth––
ICSEA
Average 1000
10371023
ICSEA percentile63th57th
Top SEA quarter17%14%
Bottom SEA quarter19%24%
Students per teacher13.63.4
Teaching staff (FTE)43.930.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)23.627.1
Language background other than English21%6%
Indigenous students4%5%
SuburbPalmview 4553Palmview 4553
Council areaSunshine CoastSunshine Coast
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitepalmviewss.eq.edu.aupalmviewspecs.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Palmview State Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Palmview State Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 13.6).
  • •Palmview State Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 102.

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 Special School?

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 Special School?

About 0 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 Special School has 3.4.

How do Palmview State Primary School and Palmview State Special School rank in QLD?

Palmview State Primary School is 196th of 804 and Palmview State Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.