Gympie Central State School vs Gympie South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gympie Central State School
Gympie · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 931
Gympie South State School
Southside · Government primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Gympie Central State School Gympie QLD | Gympie South State School Southside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #677 of 804 | #490 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4466 of 4,908 | #3517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 138 | 518 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 62 | 272 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Southside 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympiecentralss.eq.edu.au | gympiesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gympie South State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 25.4).
- •Gympie South State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gympie South State School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 138.
- •Gympie South State School has grown faster over five years (9% 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 Gympie Central State School better than Gympie South State School?
On the Success Index, Gympie South State School ranks higher (38.8 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 Gympie Central State School and Gympie South State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Southside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gympie Central State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gympie South State School has 13.1.
How do Gympie Central State School and Gympie South State School rank in QLD?
Gympie Central State School is 677th of 804 and Gympie South State School is 490th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.