Palmview State Secondary College vs Siena Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palmview State Secondary College
Palmview · Government high school · 7-10
379 students · ICSEA 1021
Siena Catholic College
Sippy Downs · Catholic high school · 7-12
889 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD | Siena Catholic College Sippy Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 269 | #41 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #468 of 1,472 | #403 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 379 | 889 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 227 | 455 / 434 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 68.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Palmview 4553 | Sippy Downs 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au | www.siena.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Siena Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 62.0).
- •Siena Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Siena Catholic College is the larger school with 889 students compared with 379.
- •Palmview State Secondary College is a government school while Siena Catholic College is a catholic 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 Palmview State Secondary College better than Siena Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Siena Catholic College ranks higher (65.0 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 Palmview State Secondary College and Siena Catholic College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Palmview and Sippy Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palmview State Secondary College has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena Catholic College has 13.0.
How do Palmview State Secondary College and Siena Catholic College rank in QLD?
Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 and Siena Catholic College is 41st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.