Pacific Paradise State School is a government primary serving its close-knit community with strong performing arts and music programs, supported by a dedicated performing arts hall.
NAPLAN 24 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Pacific Paradise State School is a government primary serving its close-knit community with strong performing arts and music programs, supported by a dedicated performing arts hall. The school prioritises hands-on, outdoor learning across two hectares of play space, with a spacious library and learning centre anchoring literacy. Suited to families drawn to creative expression and outdoor exploration, this school emphasises direct experience and community connection.
Pacific Paradise State School is also known as PPSS and PPSS Pacific Paradise.
Pacific Paradise State School draws students from the Pacific Paradise SS.
Pacific Paradise State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 45/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1024, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Pacific Paradise State School, Year 3 students averaged 372 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 476, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Pacific Paradise State School is a small government primary school with approximately 467 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Pacific Paradise State School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 47/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Pacific Paradise State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is moderate.
Pacific Paradise State School is located in Pacific Paradise, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1024 (57th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.