Charleville School of Distance Education vs Charleville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charleville School of Distance Education
Charleville · Government combined · Prep-10
172 students · ICSEA 957
Charleville State School
Charleville · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | Charleville School of Distance Education Charleville QLD | Charleville State School Charleville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 275 | #653 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #886 of 1,259 | #4352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 172 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 58 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 56% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Charleville 4470 |
| Council area | Murweh | Murweh |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | charlevillesde.eq.edu.au | charlevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 27.0).
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.0).
- •Charleville School of Distance Education is the larger school with 172 students compared with 126.
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -35%).
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 Charleville School of Distance Education better than Charleville State School?
On the Success Index, Charleville School of Distance Education ranks higher (38.5 vs 27.0 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 Charleville School of Distance Education and Charleville State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Charleville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charleville School of Distance Education has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charleville State School has 11.0.
How do Charleville School of Distance Education and Charleville State School rank in QLD?
Charleville School of Distance Education is 187th of 275 and Charleville State School is 653rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.