All Souls St Gabriels School vs Burdekin Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 131 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
Burdekin Christian College
Ayr · Independent combined · Prep-12
380 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | All Souls St Gabriels School Charters Towers QLD | Burdekin Christian College Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 275 | #157 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,259 | #768 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 431 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 227 | 196 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +97% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers 4820 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.allsouls.qld.edu.au | www.burdekincc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burdekin Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 33.6).
- •All Souls St Gabriels School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Souls St Gabriels School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 380.
- •Burdekin Christian College has grown faster over five years (97% 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 Burdekin Christian College?
On the Success Index, Burdekin Christian College ranks higher (44.7 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 Burdekin Christian College?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers and Ayr 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 Burdekin Christian College has 10.9.
How do All Souls St Gabriels School and Burdekin Christian College rank in QLD?
All Souls St Gabriels School is 210th of 275 and Burdekin Christian College is 157th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.