Palmwoods State School vs Woombye State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palmwoods State School
Palmwoods · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1030
Woombye State School
Woombye · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Palmwoods State School Palmwoods QLD | Woombye State School Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 804 | #395 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1926 of 4,908 | #3029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 485 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 256 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Palmwoods 4555 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | palmwoodsss.eq.edu.au | woombyess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Palmwoods State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 45.8).
- •Palmwoods State School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmwoods State School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 423.
- •Palmwoods State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
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 Palmwoods State School better than Woombye State School?
On the Success Index, Palmwoods State School ranks higher (60.0 vs 45.8 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 Palmwoods State School and Woombye State School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Palmwoods and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palmwoods State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woombye State School has 14.3.
How do Palmwoods State School and Woombye State School rank in QLD?
Palmwoods State School is 213th of 804 and Woombye State School is 395th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.