Ambrose State School vs Gympie Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 320 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambrose State School
Ambrose · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 931
Gympie Central State School
Gympie · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Ambrose State School Ambrose QLD | Gympie Central State School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #677 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4466 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 33 | 76 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 19% |
| Suburb | Ambrose 4695 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ambrosess.eq.edu.au | gympiecentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ambrose State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 25.4).
- •Ambrose State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Gympie Central State School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 76.
- •Ambrose State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -23%).
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 Ambrose State School better than Gympie Central State School?
On the Success Index, Ambrose State School ranks higher (28.0 vs 25.4 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 Ambrose State School and Gympie Central State School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Ambrose and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gympie Central State School has 13.3.
How do Ambrose State School and Gympie Central State School rank in QLD?
Ambrose State School is unranked and Gympie Central State School is 677th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.