James Nash State High School vs Proserpine State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 765 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Nash State High School
Gympie · Government high school · 7-12
1,027 students · ICSEA 976
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine · Government high school · 7-12
1,116 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | James Nash State High School Gympie QLD | Proserpine State High School Proserpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 269 | #152 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #929 of 1,472 | #954 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,027 | 1,116 |
| Girls / boys | 508 / 519 | 547 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.8 | 92.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 41.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Proserpine 4800 |
| Council area | Gympie | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au | proserpineshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •James Nash State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 39.9).
- •James Nash State High School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Nash State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Proserpine State High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 1,027.
- •Proserpine State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
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 James Nash State High School better than Proserpine State High School?
On the Success Index, James Nash State High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 39.9 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 James Nash State High School and Proserpine State High School?
About 765 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Proserpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Nash State High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Proserpine State High School has 12.1.
How do James Nash State High School and Proserpine State High School rank in QLD?
James Nash State High School is 148th of 269 and Proserpine State High School is 152nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.