St Patrick's College
St Patrick's College is a Catholic secondary school in Gympie, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1037, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 514 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% 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 St Patrick's College compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's College ranks 67th 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 highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Primary School, a Catholic primary 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 College scores 1037, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's College 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 College 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 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gympie | 0.1 km | 1039 | 2 higher | 346 |
| One Mile State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 1.2 km | 925 | 112 lower | 316 |
| Gympie State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 1.2 km | 955 | 82 lower | 1,012 |
| Gympie West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 948 | 89 lower | 384 |
| James Nash State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gympie | 2.1 km | 976 | 61 lower | 1,027 |
| Gympie South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southside | 2.3 km | 955 | 82 lower | 518 |
| Cooloola Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Gympie | 2.7 km | 1013 | 24 lower | 537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's College a government school?
No, St Patrick's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's College offer?
St Patrick's College offers 7-12.
What is St Patrick's College's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's College has an ICSEA score of 1037, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's College?
St Patrick's College has 514 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's College?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's College are St Patrick's Primary School (0.1 km), Gympie Central State School (0.5 km), One Mile State School (1.2 km).
Where is St Patrick's College located?
St Patrick's College is located in Gympie, QLD 4570. Visit the school website at http://www.spcgympie.qld.edu.au.