Charleville State School vs Heatley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 792 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charleville State School
Charleville · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 836
Heatley State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Charleville State School Charleville QLD | Heatley State School Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #653 of 804 | #779 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4352 of 4,908 | #4852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 68 | 198 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 56% | 57% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Murweh | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | charlevilless.eq.edu.au | heatleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 17.6).
- •Heatley State School has the higher ICSEA (838 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville State School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Heatley State School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 126.
- •Heatley State School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 School better than Heatley State School?
On the Success Index, Charleville State School ranks higher (27.0 vs 17.6 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 State School and Heatley State School?
About 792 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Heatley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charleville State School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatley State School has 12.7.
How do Charleville State School and Heatley State School rank in QLD?
Charleville State School is 653rd of 804 and Heatley State School is 779th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.