James Nash State High School

Gympie, QLD 4570

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au

principal@jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 5480 6333

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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17.9%

Overall Position 1-5

What's Nearby

Centenary Park

Park

Cartwright Rd, Gympie

The Gympie Karate Academy

Karate

King St, Gympie

JKS Karate Gympie

Karate

Cartwright Rd, Gympie

Tennis Gympie

Tennis

Pine St, Gympie

Terra Luta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jiujitsu

Pine St, Gympie

Gympie Reserve

Park

Oak St, Gympie

Gympie Dog Park

Park

Bruce Hwy, Gympie

Queens Park

Park

Brewery Rd, Gympie

Japan Karate do Ryobu Kai

Karate

Victory St, Gympie

Nearby Schools

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Gympie West State School

41 Cartwright Road, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Gympie Central State School

Lawrence Street, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Two Mile State School

288 Bruce Highway North, Two Mile QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Victory College

173 Old Maryborough Rd, Araluen QLD 4570, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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St Patrick's Primary School

18-26 Church Street, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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St Patrick's College - Gympie

2-12 Church Street, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is James Nash State High School?

James Nash State High School is a Government, Coeducational school in Gympie, QLD, offering Secondary year levels.

Is James Nash State High School a public or private school?

James Nash State High School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend James Nash State High School?

James Nash State High School has approximately 1,248 enrolled students (646 boys and 602 girls).

How does James Nash State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, James Nash State High School achieved around 17.9% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does James Nash State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. James Nash State High School serves the following official intake zone: James Nash SHS (secondary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is James Nash State High School located?

James Nash State High School is located at 109 Myall Street, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia, Gympie, QLD, 4570.

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Catchment area

James Nash State High School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

James Nash SHSSecondary · 2026

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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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