Blackheath and Thornburgh College
Blackheath and Thornburgh College is an independent combined school in Charters Towers, QLD offering Prep-11. With an ICSEA score of 965, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 379 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% 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 Blackheath and Thornburgh College compares
By ICSEA, Blackheath and Thornburgh College ranks 226th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Columba Catholic College - St Mary's Campus, a Catholic primary school 0.8 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. Blackheath and Thornburgh College scores 965, near average.
Enrolment and location
Blackheath and Thornburgh College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Blackheath and Thornburgh College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackheath and Thornburgh College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charters Towers State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Charters Towers City | 1.1 km | 879 | 86 lower | 303 |
| Columba Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Charters Towers | 2.0 km | 926 | 39 lower | 425 |
| All Souls St Gabriels SchoolIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 2.3 km | 952 | 13 lower | 431 |
| Charters Towers School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Millchester | 2.4 km | 948 | 17 lower | 2,395 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackheath and Thornburgh College a government school?
No, Blackheath and Thornburgh College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Blackheath and Thornburgh College offer?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College offers Prep-11.
What is Blackheath and Thornburgh College's ICSEA score?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackheath and Thornburgh College?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College has 379 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackheath and Thornburgh College?
The nearest schools to Blackheath and Thornburgh College are Columba Catholic College - St Mary's Campus (0.8 km), Charters Towers State High School (1.1 km), Charters Towers Central State School (1.3 km).
Where is Blackheath and Thornburgh College located?
Blackheath and Thornburgh College is located in Charters Towers, QLD 4820. Visit the school website at http://www.btc.qld.edu.au.