Charters Towers Central State School vs Charters Towers School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charters Towers Central State School
Charters Towers City · Government primary · Prep-6
113 students · ICSEA 859
Charters Towers School of Distance Education
Millchester · Government combined · Prep-12
2,395 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Charters Towers Central State School Charters Towers City QLD | Charters Towers School of Distance Education Millchester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 804 | #211 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4549 of 4,908 | #1008 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 113 | 2,395 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 63 | 941 / 1,454 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 117.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 25% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers City 4820 | Millchester 4820 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | charterstowerscentralss.eq.edu.au | charterstowerssde.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charters Towers School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 24.1).
- •Charters Towers School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charters Towers Central State School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.5).
- •Charters Towers School of Distance Education is the larger school with 2,395 students compared with 113.
- •Charters Towers School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (2% vs -32%).
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 Charters Towers Central State School better than Charters Towers School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Charters Towers School of Distance Education ranks higher (32.8 vs 24.1 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 Charters Towers Central State School and Charters Towers School of Distance Education?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers City and Millchester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charters Towers Central State School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charters Towers School of Distance Education has 11.5.
How do Charters Towers Central State School and Charters Towers School of Distance Education rank in QLD?
Charters Towers Central State School is 695th of 804 and Charters Towers School of Distance Education is 211th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.