Gympie Central State School vs Gympie West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 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 West State School
Gympie · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Gympie Central State School Gympie QLD | Gympie West State School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #677 of 804 | #577 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4466 of 4,908 | #4001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 138 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 62 | 171 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympiecentralss.eq.edu.au | gympiewestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gympie West State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 25.4).
- •Gympie West State School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gympie West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Gympie West State School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 138.
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 West State School?
On the Success Index, Gympie West State School ranks higher (31.7 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 West State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Gympie 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 West State School has 11.8.
How do Gympie Central State School and Gympie West State School rank in QLD?
Gympie Central State School is 677th of 804 and Gympie West State School is 577th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.