Cooloola Christian College vs Gympie South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 482 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooloola Christian College
Gympie · Independent combined · Prep-12
537 students · ICSEA 1013
Gympie South State School
Southside · Government primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Cooloola Christian College Gympie QLD | Gympie South State School Southside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 275 | #490 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,259 | #3517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 537 | 518 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 265 | 272 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Southside 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au | gympiesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cooloola Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 38.8).
- •Cooloola Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gympie South State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Cooloola Christian College is the larger school with 537 students compared with 518.
- •Cooloola Christian College has grown faster over five years (23% vs 9%).
- •Cooloola Christian College is a independent school while Gympie South State School is a government 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 Cooloola Christian College better than Gympie South State School?
On the Success Index, Cooloola Christian College ranks higher (41.2 vs 38.8 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 Cooloola Christian College and Gympie South State School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Gympie and Southside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloola Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gympie South State School has 13.1.
How do Cooloola Christian College and Gympie South State School rank in QLD?
Cooloola Christian College is 175th of 275 and Gympie South State School is 490th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.