Cooloola Christian College vs James Nash State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km 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
James Nash State High School
Gympie · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Cooloola Christian College Gympie QLD | James Nash State High School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 275 | #148 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 1,259 | #929 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 537 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 265 | 508 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.0 | 88.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au | jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.2 vs 41.0).
- •Cooloola Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Nash State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •James Nash State High School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 537.
- •Cooloola Christian College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -18%).
- •Cooloola Christian College is a independent school while James Nash State High 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 James Nash State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cooloola Christian College and James Nash State High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooloola Christian College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Nash State High School has 11.4.
How do Cooloola Christian College and James Nash State High School rank in QLD?
Cooloola Christian College is 175th of 275 and James Nash State High School is 148th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.