Campbell High School vs Campbell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell High School
Campbell · Government high school · 7-10
420 students · ICSEA 1120
Campbell Primary School
Campbell · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Campbell High School Campbell ACT | Campbell Primary School Campbell ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 27 | #12 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #76 of 1,472 | #237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 234 | 132 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Campbell 2612 | Campbell 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.campbellhs.act.edu.au/ | www.campbellps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.4 vs 79.2).
- •Campbell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbell High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •Campbell High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 267.
- •Campbell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% 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 Campbell High School better than Campbell Primary 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 Campbell High School and Campbell Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Campbell and Campbell in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbell High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Campbell Primary School has 12.5.
How do Campbell High School and Campbell Primary School rank in ACT?
Campbell High School is 4th of 27 and Campbell Primary School is 12th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.