Gympie West State School
Gympie West State School is a government primary school in Gympie, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 384 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Gympie QLD 4570. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gympie West State School compares
By ICSEA, Gympie West State School ranks 749th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is James Nash State High School, a government secondary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Gympie West State School scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gympie West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Gympie
Gympie West State School is located in Gympie, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,022/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 11,355.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gympie suburb profileSchools near Gympie West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gympie West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Nash State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 0.7 km | 976 | 28 higher | 1,027 |
| Victory CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 1.2 km | 1026 | 78 higher | 851 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 1037 | 89 higher | 514 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 1039 | 91 higher | 346 |
| Gympie State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.4 km | 955 | 7 higher | 1,012 |
| One Mile State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 3.2 km | 925 | 23 lower | 316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gympie West State School a government school?
Yes, Gympie West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gympie West State School offer?
Gympie West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gympie West State School's ICSEA score?
Gympie West State School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gympie West State School?
Gympie West State School has 384 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gympie West State School?
The nearest schools to Gympie West State School are James Nash State High School (0.7 km), Victory College (1.2 km), Gympie Central State School (1.6 km).
Where is Gympie West State School located?
Gympie West State School is located in Gympie, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at https://gympiewestss.eq.edu.au.