Charters Towers State High School
Charters Towers State High School is a government secondary school in Charters Towers City, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 879, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 303 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Charters Towers City QLD 4820. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Charters Towers State High School compares
By ICSEA, Charters Towers State High School ranks 298th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Charters Towers Central State School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Charters Towers State High School scores 879, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Charters Towers City
Charters Towers State High School is located in Charters Towers City, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,078/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 2,219.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Charters Towers City suburb profileSchools near Charters Towers State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Charters Towers State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath and Thornburgh CollegeIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 1.1 km | 965 | 86 higher | 379 |
| Charters Towers School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Millchester | 1.4 km | 948 | 69 higher | 2,395 |
| Columba Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Charters Towers | 2.5 km | 926 | 47 higher | 425 |
| All Souls St Gabriels SchoolIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 2.6 km | 952 | 73 higher | 431 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charters Towers State High School a government school?
Yes, Charters Towers State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Charters Towers State High School offer?
Charters Towers State High School offers 7-12.
What is Charters Towers State High School's ICSEA score?
Charters Towers State High School has an ICSEA score of 879, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Charters Towers State High School?
Charters Towers State High School has 303 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Charters Towers State High School?
The nearest schools to Charters Towers State High School are Charters Towers Central State School (0.4 km), Columba Catholic College - St Mary's Campus (0.7 km), Blackheath and Thornburgh College (1.1 km).
Where is Charters Towers State High School located?
Charters Towers State High School is located in Charters Towers City, QLD 4820. Visit the school website at https://charterstowersshs.eq.edu.au.