Charleville School of Distance Education vs Mary Valley State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 639 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
Mary Valley State College
Imbil · Government combined · Prep-10
172 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Charleville School of Distance Education Charleville QLD | Mary Valley State College Imbil QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 275 | #201 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #886 of 1,259 | #948 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 89 | 87 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Imbil 4570 |
| Council area | Murweh | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | charlevillesde.eq.edu.au | maryvalleysc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 35.6).
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.7).
- •Mary Valley State College is the larger school with 172 students compared with 172.
- •Mary Valley State College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -10%).
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 Mary Valley State College?
On the Success Index, Charleville School of Distance Education ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.6 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 Charleville School of Distance Education and Mary Valley State College?
About 639 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Imbil 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 Mary Valley State College has 10.7.
How do Charleville School of Distance Education and Mary Valley State College rank in QLD?
Charleville School of Distance Education is 187th of 275 and Mary Valley State College is 201st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.