Palmview State Secondary College vs Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 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 Primary School
Sippy Downs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
616 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Palmview State Secondary College Palmview QLD | Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 269 | #195 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #468 of 1,472 | #1802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 379 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 227 | 307 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Palmview 4553 | Sippy Downs 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | palmviewssc.eq.edu.au | www.sienaprimary.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.0 vs 61.5).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmview State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.4).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 379.
- •Palmview State Secondary College is a government school while Siena Catholic Primary School 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 Primary 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 Secondary College and Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 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 Primary School has 18.4.
How do Palmview State Secondary College and Siena Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Palmview State Secondary College is 54th of 269 and Siena Catholic Primary School is 195th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.