All Souls St Gabriels School vs Blackheath and Thornburgh College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Souls St Gabriels School
Charters Towers · Independent combined · Prep-12
431 students · ICSEA 952
Blackheath and Thornburgh College
Charters Towers · Independent combined · Prep-11
379 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | All Souls St Gabriels School Charters Towers QLD | Blackheath and Thornburgh College Charters Towers QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 275 | #144 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,259 | #708 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-11 |
| Students | 431 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 227 | 201 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers 4820 | Charters Towers 4820 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.allsouls.qld.edu.au | www.btc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 33.6).
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.5).
- •All Souls St Gabriels School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 379.
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College has grown faster over five years (50% vs 1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is All Souls St Gabriels School better than Blackheath and Thornburgh College?
On the Success Index, Blackheath and Thornburgh College ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are All Souls St Gabriels School and Blackheath and Thornburgh College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers and Charters Towers in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Souls St Gabriels School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackheath and Thornburgh College has 9.9.
How do All Souls St Gabriels School and Blackheath and Thornburgh College rank in QLD?
All Souls St Gabriels School is 210th of 275 and Blackheath and Thornburgh College is 144th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.