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Independent School

Blackheath and Thornburgh College

Combined school in Charters Towers, QLD

379
Students (2025)
965
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher
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About Blackheath and Thornburgh College

Blackheath and Thornburgh College is a independent combined school located in Charters Towers, Queensland. The school offers education for students from Prep-11.

With 379 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 965 (31th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Combined (Prep-11)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 379 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 40 (38.3 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 36 (29.7 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 965 (31th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 19%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 178 (47%)
Girls: 201 (53%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 22%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 78%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
32%
37%
21%
10%
Bottom 32% Lower 37% Upper 21% Top 10%