Charters Towers Central State School vs Harristown State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1013 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
Harristown State School
Harristown · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | Charters Towers Central State School Charters Towers City QLD | Harristown State School Harristown QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 804 | #722 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4549 of 4,908 | #4673 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 113 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 63 | 225 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 859 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 26% |
| Suburb | Charters Towers City 4820 | Harristown 4350 |
| Council area | Charters Towers | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | charterstowerscentralss.eq.edu.au | harristownss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charters Towers Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.1 vs 22.1).
- •Charters Towers Central State School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.9).
- •Harristown State School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 113.
- •Harristown State School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Harristown State School?
On the Success Index, Charters Towers Central State School ranks higher (24.1 vs 22.1 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 Harristown State School?
About 1013 km in a straight line, between Charters Towers City and Harristown 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 Harristown State School has 11.9.
How do Charters Towers Central State School and Harristown State School rank in QLD?
Charters Towers Central State School is 695th of 804 and Harristown State School is 722nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.