Gympie Central State School vs James Nash State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
James Nash State High School
Gympie · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Gympie Central State School Gympie QLD | James Nash State High School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #677 of 804 | #148 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4466 of 4,908 | #929 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 138 | 1,027 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 62 | 508 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 88.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 47.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympiecentralss.eq.edu.au | jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •James Nash State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 25.4).
- •James Nash State High School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Nash State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •James Nash State High School is the larger school with 1,027 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 James Nash State High School?
On the Success Index, James Nash State High School ranks higher (41.0 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 James Nash State High 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 James Nash State High School has 11.4.
How do Gympie Central State School and James Nash State High School rank in QLD?
Gympie Central State School is 677th of 804 and James Nash State High School is 148th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.