All Souls St Gabriels School vs Richmond Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Richmond Hill State School
Richmond Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 854
| Measure | All Souls St Gabriels School Charters Towers QLD | Richmond Hill State School Richmond Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 275 | #776 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 1,259 | #4845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 431 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 227 | 84 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 854 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 46% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers 4820 | Richmond Hill 4820 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.allsouls.qld.edu.au | richmondhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Souls St Gabriels School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 18.1).
- •All Souls St Gabriels School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Souls St Gabriels School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
- •All Souls St Gabriels School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 191.
- •All Souls St Gabriels School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -44%).
- •All Souls St Gabriels School is a independent school while Richmond Hill State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Richmond Hill State School?
On the Success Index, All Souls St Gabriels School ranks higher (33.6 vs 18.1 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 Richmond Hill State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers and Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill State School has 12.6.
How do All Souls St Gabriels School and Richmond Hill State School rank in QLD?
All Souls St Gabriels School is 210th of 275 and Richmond Hill State School is 776th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.