Gympie Central State School vs One Mile 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
One Mile State School
Gympie · Government primary · Prep-6
316 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Gympie Central State School Gympie QLD | One Mile State School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #677 of 804 | #747 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4466 of 4,908 | #4755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 138 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 62 | 151 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 22% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympiecentralss.eq.edu.au | onemiless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gympie Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.4 vs 20.5).
- •Gympie Central State School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •One Mile State School is the larger school with 316 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 One Mile State School?
On the Success Index, Gympie Central State School ranks higher (25.4 vs 20.5 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 One Mile 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 One Mile State School has 13.2.
How do Gympie Central State School and One Mile State School rank in QLD?
Gympie Central State School is 677th of 804 and One Mile State School is 747th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.