Charleville School of Distance Education vs Glenden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 591 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
Glenden State School
Glenden · Government combined · Prep-12
39 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Charleville School of Distance Education Charleville QLD | Glenden State School Glenden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #886 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 172 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Glenden 4743 |
| Council area | Murweh | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Remote |
| Website | charlevillesde.eq.edu.au | glendenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 35.5).
- •Glenden State School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 6.0).
- •Charleville School of Distance Education is the larger school with 172 students compared with 39.
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -58%).
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 Glenden State School?
On the Success Index, Charleville School of Distance Education ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.5 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 Glenden State School?
About 591 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Glenden 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 Glenden State School has 5.1.
How do Charleville School of Distance Education and Glenden State School rank in QLD?
Charleville School of Distance Education is 187th of 275 and Glenden State School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.