Charleville State High School vs Charleville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charleville State High School
Charleville · Government high school · 7-12
216 students · ICSEA 847
Charleville State School
Charleville · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | Charleville State High School Charleville QLD | Charleville State School Charleville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 269 | #653 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 1,472 | #4352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 216 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 111 | 58 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 56% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Charleville 4470 |
| Council area | Murweh | Murweh |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au | charlevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 19.4).
- •Charleville State High School has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.0).
- •Charleville State High School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 126.
- •Charleville State High School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 State High School better than Charleville State School?
On the Success Index, Charleville State School ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.4 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 State High School and Charleville State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Charleville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charleville State High School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charleville State School has 11.0.
How do Charleville State High School and Charleville State School rank in QLD?
Charleville State High School is 253rd of 269 and Charleville State School is 653rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.