Gympie South State School
Gympie South State School is a government primary school in Southside, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 518 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Southside QLD 4570. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gympie South State School compares
By ICSEA, Gympie South State School ranks 701st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cooloola Christian College, an independent combined school 0.5 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 South State School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gympie South State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Southside
Gympie South State School is located in Southside, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,175/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 6,312.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Southside suburb profileSchools near Gympie South State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gympie South State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooloola Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 0.5 km | 1013 | 58 higher | 537 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 1039 | 84 higher | 346 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gympie | 2.3 km | 1037 | 82 higher | 514 |
| James Nash State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.9 km | 976 | 21 higher | 1,027 |
| One Mile State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 3.0 km | 925 | 30 lower | 316 |
| Gympie West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 3.3 km | 948 | 7 lower | 384 |
| Gympie State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 3.5 km | 955 | same | 1,012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gympie South State School a government school?
Yes, Gympie South State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gympie South State School offer?
Gympie South State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gympie South State School's ICSEA score?
Gympie South State School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gympie South State School?
Gympie South State School has 518 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gympie South State School?
The nearest schools to Gympie South State School are Cooloola Christian College (0.5 km), St Patrick's Primary School (2.1 km), St Patrick's College (2.3 km).
Where is Gympie South State School located?
Gympie South State School is located in Southside, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at https://gympiesouthss.eq.edu.au.