St Patrick's Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Gympie, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1039, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 St Patrick's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Primary School ranks 253rd 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 highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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. St Patrick's Primary School scores 1039, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Gympie
St Patrick's Primary 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 St Patrick's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gympie | 0.1 km | 1037 | 2 lower | 514 |
| One Mile State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 1.3 km | 925 | 114 lower | 316 |
| Gympie State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 1.4 km | 955 | 84 lower | 1,012 |
| James Nash State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 976 | 63 lower | 1,027 |
| Gympie West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 948 | 91 lower | 384 |
| Gympie South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southside | 2.1 km | 955 | 84 lower | 518 |
| Cooloola Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 2.5 km | 1013 | 26 lower | 537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is St Patrick's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1039, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School has 346 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Primary School are St Patrick's College (0.1 km), Gympie Central State School (0.5 km), One Mile State School (1.3 km).
Where is St Patrick's Primary School located?
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Gympie, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at http://www.stpatrickspsgympie.qld.edu.au.