Gympie State High School
Gympie State High School is a government secondary school in Gympie, QLD offering 7-12. 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 1,012 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% 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 State High School compares
By ICSEA, Gympie State High School ranks 192nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gympie Special School, a government combined school 0.3 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 State High School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gympie State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Gympie
Gympie State High 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 State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gympie State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 1.2 km | 925 | 30 lower | 316 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gympie | 1.2 km | 1037 | 82 higher | 514 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gympie | 1.4 km | 1039 | 84 higher | 346 |
| Gympie West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 2.4 km | 948 | 7 lower | 384 |
| James Nash State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.7 km | 976 | 21 higher | 1,027 |
| Victory CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 3.3 km | 1026 | 71 higher | 851 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gympie State High School a government school?
Yes, Gympie State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gympie State High School offer?
Gympie State High School offers 7-12.
What is Gympie State High School's ICSEA score?
Gympie State High 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 State High School?
Gympie State High School has 1,012 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gympie State High School?
The nearest schools to Gympie State High School are Gympie Special School (0.3 km), Gympie Flexible School (0.3 km), One Mile State School (1.2 km).
Where is Gympie State High School located?
Gympie State High School is located in Gympie, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at https://gympieshs.eq.edu.au.