Blackheath and Thornburgh College vs Kingsley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 573 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath and Thornburgh College
Charters Towers · Independent combined · Prep-11
379 students · ICSEA 965
Kingsley College
Berserker · Independent combined · Prep-12
274 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Blackheath and Thornburgh College Charters Towers QLD | Kingsley College Berserker QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 275 | #165 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #708 of 1,259 | #799 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-11 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 379 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 178 | 136 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | 31 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | +89% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 19% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers 4820 | Berserker 4701 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.btc.qld.edu.au | kingsley.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 43.2).
- •Kingsley College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Blackheath and Thornburgh College is the larger school with 379 students compared with 274.
- •Kingsley College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 50%).
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 Blackheath and Thornburgh College better than Kingsley College?
On the Success Index, Blackheath and Thornburgh College ranks higher (47.4 vs 43.2 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 Blackheath and Thornburgh College and Kingsley College?
About 573 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers and Berserker in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsley College has 12.3.
How do Blackheath and Thornburgh College and Kingsley College rank in QLD?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College is 144th of 275 and Kingsley College is 165th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.