Adelaide East Education Centre vs Sunrise Christian School Paradise
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 558 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
Sunrise Christian School Paradise
Paradise · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Adelaide East Education Centre Campbelltown SA | Sunrise Christian School Paradise Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | R-6 |
| Students | 49 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adelaideeastec.sa.edu.au/ | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/paradise |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Adelaide East Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 17.5).
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise is the larger school with 175 students compared with 49.
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has grown faster over five years (39% vs -17%).
- •Adelaide East Education Centre is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Paradise is an independent 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
About 558 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise has 17.5.
How do Adelaide East Education Centre and Sunrise Christian School Paradise rank in SA?
Adelaide East Education Centre is unranked and Sunrise Christian School Paradise is 58th of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.