Biloela State High School vs Gympie State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 295 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Biloela State High School
Biloela · Government high school · 7-12
529 students · ICSEA 954
Gympie State High School
Gympie · Government high school · 7-12
1,012 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Biloela State High School Biloela QLD | Gympie State High School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 269 | #158 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 1,472 | #994 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,012 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 268 | 489 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 88.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Biloela 4715 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Banana | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | biloelashs.eq.edu.au | gympieshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gympie State High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 30.3).
- •Gympie State High School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gympie State High School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 529.
- •Gympie State High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Biloela State High School better than Gympie State High School?
On the Success Index, Gympie State High School ranks higher (38.2 vs 30.3 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 Biloela State High School and Gympie State High School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Biloela and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biloela State High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gympie State High School has 11.4.
How do Biloela State High School and Gympie State High School rank in QLD?
Biloela State High School is 194th of 269 and Gympie State High School is 158th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.