Adelaide East Education Centre vs Charles Campbell College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 178 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide East Education Centre
Campbelltown · Government special · U
49 students · ICSEA 1056
Charles Campbell College
Paradise · Government combined · U, R-12
1,188 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Adelaide East Education Centre Campbelltown SA | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #65 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #767 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | U, R-12 |
| Students | 49 | 1,188 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 523 / 665 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 89.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adelaideeastec.sa.edu.au/ | www.ccc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.2).
- •Charles Campbell College is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 49.
- •Charles Campbell College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -17%).
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 Adelaide East Education Centre better than Charles Campbell College?
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 Adelaide East Education Centre and Charles Campbell College?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Paradise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adelaide East Education Centre has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charles Campbell College has 13.2.
How do Adelaide East Education Centre and Charles Campbell College rank in SA?
Adelaide East Education Centre is unranked and Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.