James Nash State High School vs Two Mile State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Two Mile State School
Two Mile · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | James Nash State High School Gympie QLD | Two Mile State School Two Mile QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 269 | #654 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #929 of 1,472 | #4354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,027 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 508 / 519 | 47 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.8 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 25% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Two Mile 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au | twomiless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •James Nash State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 27.0).
- •James Nash State High School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Nash State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •James Nash State High School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 92.
- •Two Mile State School has grown faster over five years (53% 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 Two Mile State School?
On the Success Index, James Nash State High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 27.0 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 Two Mile State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Two Mile 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 Two Mile State School has 14.6.
How do James Nash State High School and Two Mile State School rank in QLD?
James Nash State High School is 148th of 269 and Two Mile State School is 654th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.