Charters Towers Central State School vs Charters Towers State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 439 m 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 State High School
Charters Towers City · Government high school · 7-12
303 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Charters Towers Central State School Charters Towers City QLD | Charters Towers State High School Charters Towers City QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 804 | #259 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4549 of 4,908 | #1440 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 113 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 63 | 149 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 27% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers City 4820 | Charters Towers City 4820 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | charterstowerscentralss.eq.edu.au | charterstowersshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charters Towers Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.1 vs 17.2).
- •Charters Towers State High School has the higher ICSEA (879 vs 859), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charters Towers Central State School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.4).
- •Charters Towers State High School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 113.
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 State High School?
On the Success Index, Charters Towers Central State School ranks higher (24.1 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 Charters Towers Central State School and Charters Towers State High School?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Charters Towers City and Charters Towers City 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 State High School has 9.4.
How do Charters Towers Central State School and Charters Towers State High School rank in QLD?
Charters Towers Central State School is 695th of 804 and Charters Towers State High School is 259th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.