Charles Campbell College vs East Torrens Primary School
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.
Charles Campbell College
Paradise · Government combined · U, R-12
1,188 students · ICSEA 1018
East Torrens Primary School
Hectorville · Government primary · U, R-6
350 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA | East Torrens Primary School Hectorville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 145 | #41 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,259 | #735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,188 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 523 / 665 | 166 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Hectorville 5073 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccc.sa.edu.au | www.etorrensps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Torrens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 44.8).
- •East Torrens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles Campbell College is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 350.
- •Charles Campbell College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Charles Campbell College better than East Torrens Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Torrens Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 44.8 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 Charles Campbell College and East Torrens Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Hectorville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Campbell College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Torrens Primary School has 13.1.
How do Charles Campbell College and East Torrens Primary School rank in SA?
Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 and East Torrens Primary School is 41st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.