James Nash State High School
James Nash State High School is a government secondary school in Gympie, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,027 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 James Nash State High School compares
By ICSEA, James Nash State High School ranks 156th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gympie West State School, a government primary 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. James Nash State High School scores 976, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For James Nash State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Gympie
James Nash 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 James Nash State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Nash State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gympie West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 0.7 km | 948 | 28 lower | 384 |
| Victory CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 1.6 km | 1026 | 50 higher | 851 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 1039 | 63 higher | 346 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 1037 | 61 higher | 514 |
| Gympie State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.7 km | 955 | 21 lower | 1,012 |
| Gympie South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southside | 2.9 km | 955 | 21 lower | 518 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Nash State High School a government school?
Yes, James Nash State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Nash State High School offer?
James Nash State High School offers 7-12.
What is James Nash State High School's ICSEA score?
James Nash State High School has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Nash State High School?
James Nash State High School has 1,027 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Nash State High School?
The nearest schools to James Nash State High School are Gympie West State School (0.7 km), Two Mile State School (1.5 km), Victory College (1.6 km).
Where is James Nash State High School located?
James Nash State High School is located in Gympie, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au.