Adelaide East Education Centre vs Saint Ignatius' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.3 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
Saint Ignatius' College
Athelstone · Catholic combined · R-12
1,421 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Adelaide East Education Centre Campbelltown SA | Saint Ignatius' College Athelstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #11 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #142 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | R-12 |
| Students | 49 | 1,421 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 656 / 765 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 126.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 70.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Athelstone 5076 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adelaideeastec.sa.edu.au/ | www.ignatius.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius' College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 11.2).
- •Saint Ignatius' College is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 49.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
- •Adelaide East Education Centre is a government school while Saint Ignatius' 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 Saint Ignatius' 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 Saint Ignatius' College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Athelstone 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 Saint Ignatius' College has 11.2.
How do Adelaide East Education Centre and Saint Ignatius' College rank in SA?
Adelaide East Education Centre is unranked and Saint Ignatius' College is 11th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.