Campbell High School vs Merici College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
Merici College
Braddon · Catholic high school · 7-12
992 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Campbell High School Campbell ACT | Merici College Braddon ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #76 of 1,472 | #10 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 420 | 992 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 234 | 992 / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 75.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Campbell 2612 | Braddon 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.campbellhs.act.edu.au/ | www.merici.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Merici College scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 79.4).
- •Merici College has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbell High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Merici College is the larger school with 992 students compared with 420.
- •Merici College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -40%).
- •Campbell High School is a government school while Merici College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Merici College?
On the Success Index, Merici College ranks higher (85.8 vs 79.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Campbell High School and Merici College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Campbell and Braddon 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 Merici College has 13.1.
How do Campbell High School and Merici College rank in ACT?
Campbell High School is 4th of 27 and Merici College is 1st of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.