Gympie South State School vs Jones Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gympie South State School
Southside · Government primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 955
Jones Hill State School
Jones Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Gympie South State School Southside QLD | Jones Hill State School Jones Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #490 of 804 | #412 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3517 of 4,908 | #3110 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 518 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 246 | 232 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Southside 4570 | Jones Hill 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympiesouthss.eq.edu.au | jonehillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jones Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 38.8).
- •Jones Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gympie South State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Gympie South State School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 482.
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 South State School better than Jones Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Jones Hill State School ranks higher (44.6 vs 38.8 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 South State School and Jones Hill State School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Southside and Jones Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gympie South State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jones Hill State School has 14.7.
How do Gympie South State School and Jones Hill State School rank in QLD?
Gympie South State School is 490th of 804 and Jones Hill State School is 412th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.