Gainsborough State School vs Pimpama State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1003
Pimpama State Secondary College
Pimpama · Government high school · 7-12
1,222 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Gainsborough State School Pimpama QLD | Pimpama State Secondary College Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #411 of 804 | #199 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3107 of 4,908 | #1188 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 849 | 1,222 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 436 | 632 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 211 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 100.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 43.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gainsboroughss.eq.edu.au | pimpamassc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 29.7).
- •Gainsborough State School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimpama State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Pimpama State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 849.
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 Gainsborough State School better than Pimpama State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Gainsborough State School ranks higher (44.6 vs 29.7 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 Gainsborough State School and Pimpama State Secondary College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gainsborough State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpama State Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Gainsborough State School and Pimpama State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Gainsborough State School is 411th of 804 and Pimpama State Secondary College is 199th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.