Gainsborough State School
Gainsborough State School is a government primary school in Pimpama, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1003, it sits in the 48th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 849 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Pimpama QLD 4209. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gainsborough State School compares
By ICSEA, Gainsborough State School ranks 422nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pimpama State Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.7 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. Gainsborough State School scores 1003, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Pimpama
Gainsborough State School is located in Pimpama, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,863/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 24,601.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pimpama suburb profileSchools near Gainsborough State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gainsborough State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimpama State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Pimpama | 1.7 km | 966 | 37 lower | 1,222 |
| Pimpama State Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Pimpama | 1.8 km | 972 | 31 lower | 747 |
| Coomera Springs State SchoolGovernment Primary · Upper Coomera | 2.5 km | 999 | 4 lower | 654 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Combined · Coomera | 2.9 km | 1039 | 36 higher | 1,299 |
| Pimpama State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pimpama | 2.9 km | 993 | 10 lower | 792 |
| Coomera Rivers State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coomera | 3.1 km | 1001 | 2 lower | 819 |
| Picnic Creek State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coomera | 3.4 km | 996 | 7 lower | 886 |
| Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District SchoolIndependent Combined · Pimpama | 3.5 km | 1056 | 53 higher | 794 |
| Coomera Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Upper Coomera | 3.7 km | 1084 | 81 higher | 1,595 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gainsborough State School a government school?
Yes, Gainsborough State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gainsborough State School offer?
Gainsborough State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gainsborough State School's ICSEA score?
Gainsborough State School has an ICSEA score of 1003, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gainsborough State School?
Gainsborough State School has 849 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gainsborough State School?
The nearest schools to Gainsborough State School are Pimpama State Secondary College (1.7 km), Pimpama State Primary College (1.8 km), King's Christian College - Pimpama Campus (2.2 km).
Where is Gainsborough State School located?
Gainsborough State School is located in Pimpama, QLD 4209. Visit the school website at https://gainsboroughss.eq.edu.au.