Charters Towers School of Distance Education
Charters Towers School of Distance Education is a government combined school in Millchester, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,395 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Millchester QLD 4820. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Charters Towers School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Charters Towers School of Distance Education ranks 248th 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 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Millchester State School, a government primary school 0.7 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 School of Distance Education scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Charters Towers School of Distance Education, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Millchester
Charters Towers School of Distance Education is located in Millchester, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,575/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 543.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Charters Towers School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Charters Towers School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charters Towers State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Charters Towers City | 1.4 km | 879 | 69 lower | 303 |
| Blackheath and Thornburgh CollegeIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 2.4 km | 965 | 17 higher | 379 |
| All Souls St Gabriels SchoolIndependent Combined · Charters Towers | 3.1 km | 952 | 4 higher | 431 |
| Columba Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Charters Towers | 3.2 km | 926 | 22 lower | 425 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charters Towers School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Charters Towers School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Charters Towers School of Distance Education offer?
Charters Towers School of Distance Education offers Prep-12.
What is Charters Towers School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Charters Towers School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Charters Towers School of Distance Education?
Charters Towers School of Distance Education has 2,395 enrolled students, with approximately 19 students per teacher.
What schools are near Charters Towers School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Charters Towers School of Distance Education are Millchester State School (0.7 km), Charters Towers Central State School (1.2 km), Charters Towers State High School (1.4 km).
Where is Charters Towers School of Distance Education located?
Charters Towers School of Distance Education is located in Millchester, QLD 4820. Visit the school website at https://charterstowerssde.eq.edu.au.
Charters Towers School of Distance Education official website