Ainslie School vs Campbell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 836 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie School
Braddon · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 1130
Campbell High School
Campbell · Government high school · 7-10
420 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Ainslie School Braddon ACT | Campbell High School Campbell ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 80 | #4 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #184 of 4,908 | #76 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 351 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 173 | 186 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Braddon 2612 | Campbell 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ainslies.act.edu.au | www.campbellhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.1 vs 79.4).
- •Ainslie School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbell High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Campbell High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 351.
- •Ainslie School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -40%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ainslie School better than Campbell High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ainslie School and Campbell High School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Braddon and Campbell in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Campbell High School has 11.1.
How do Ainslie School and Campbell High School rank in ACT?
Ainslie School is 8th of 80 and Campbell High School is 4th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.