Located on the northern side of the growing township of Gympie, James Nash State High School is a perfectly sized secondary school set in tranquil surrounds that services the communities of Gympie, Tin Can Bay and Kilkivan. The school's core purpose is to inspire learning and our goal is to be a hub of educational excellence for all learners. The core values that underpin the operation of the school are: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty/Integrity, Excellence, Safety and Equity/Fairness. At James Nash we believe our role is to assist parents with the education and care of their children. We aim to provide the highest quality educational opportunities and strive to work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure we meet their expectations. At James Nash our unique class groupings means that students can pursue excellence at the level that is best for them in classes with like minded students. Extension Plus classes are available which provide programs to extend high performing learners. Equally, students can be placed in our other differentiated class grouping where the curriculum is designed to best cater for the way they learn.