Avenues College vs Charles Campbell College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenues College
Windsor Gardens · Government combined · U, R-12
493 students · ICSEA 929
Charles Campbell College
Paradise · Government combined · U, R-12
1,188 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Avenues College Windsor Gardens SA | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 145 | #65 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 1,259 | #767 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 493 | 1,188 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 274 | 523 / 665 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 149 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 89.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 36.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 4% |
| Suburb | Windsor Gardens 5087 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avenuescollege.sa.edu.au | www.ccc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charles Campbell College scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 30.7).
- •Charles Campbell College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avenues College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Charles Campbell College is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 493.
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 Avenues College better than Charles Campbell College?
On the Success Index, Charles Campbell College ranks higher (44.8 vs 30.7 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 Avenues College and Charles Campbell College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Windsor Gardens and Paradise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avenues College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charles Campbell College has 13.2.
How do Avenues College and Charles Campbell College rank in SA?
Avenues College is 121st of 145 and Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.