Charleville State School vs White Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1048 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
White Rock State School
White Rock · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Charleville State School Charleville QLD | White Rock State School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #653 of 804 | #781 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4352 of 4,908 | #4859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 68 | 218 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 56% | 51% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Murweh | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | charlevilless.eq.edu.au | whiterockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 17.2).
- •White Rock State School has the higher ICSEA (837 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville State School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •White Rock State School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 126.
- •White Rock State School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 White Rock State School?
On the Success Index, Charleville State School ranks higher (27.0 vs 17.2 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 White Rock State School?
About 1048 km in a straight line, between Charleville and White Rock in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charleville State School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and White Rock State School has 13.5.
How do Charleville State School and White Rock State School rank in QLD?
Charleville State School is 653rd of 804 and White Rock State School is 781st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.