Columba Catholic College
Columba Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school in Charters Towers, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 926, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Charters Towers QLD 4820. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Columba Catholic College compares
By ICSEA, Columba Catholic College ranks 247th 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 highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is All Souls St Gabriels School, an independent combined school 0.5 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. Columba Catholic College scores 926, below average.
Enrolment and location
Columba Catholic College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Columba Catholic College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Columba Catholic College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls St Gabriels SchoolIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 0.5 km | 952 | 26 higher | 431 |
| Blackheath and Thornburgh CollegeIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 2.0 km | 965 | 39 higher | 379 |
| Charters Towers State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Charters Towers City | 2.5 km | 879 | 47 lower | 303 |
| Charters Towers School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Millchester | 3.2 km | 948 | 22 higher | 2,395 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columba Catholic College a government school?
No, Columba Catholic College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Columba Catholic College offer?
Columba Catholic College offers Prep-12.
What is Columba Catholic College's ICSEA score?
Columba Catholic College has an ICSEA score of 926, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Columba Catholic College?
Columba Catholic College has 425 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Columba Catholic College?
The nearest schools to Columba Catholic College are All Souls St Gabriels School (0.5 km), Richmond Hill State School (0.8 km), Columba Catholic College - St Mary's Campus (1.8 km).
Where is Columba Catholic College located?
Columba Catholic College is located in Charters Towers, QLD 4820. Visit the school website at http://www.columba.catholic.edu.au.