Adelaide East Education Centre vs Kildare College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 km 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
Kildare College
Holden Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
768 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Adelaide East Education Centre Campbelltown SA | Kildare College Holden Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #19 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #389 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 49 | 768 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 768 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 58.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 31.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Holden Hill 5088 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adelaideeastec.sa.edu.au/ | www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.1).
- •Kildare College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 49.
- •Kildare College has grown faster over five years (26% vs -17%).
- •Adelaide East Education Centre is a government school while Kildare 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 Adelaide East Education Centre better than Kildare 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 Kildare College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Holden Hill 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 Kildare College has 13.1.
How do Adelaide East Education Centre and Kildare College rank in SA?
Adelaide East Education Centre is unranked and Kildare College is 19th of 84 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.