Charles Campbell College vs Open Access College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 4.0 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
Open Access College
Marden · Government combined · U, R-12
4,028 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA | Open Access College Marden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 145 | #66 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,259 | #769 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 1,188 | 4,028 |
| Girls / boys | 523 / 665 | 2,140 / 1,888 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 213 |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | 573 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 125.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 43.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Marden 5070 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccc.sa.edu.au | www.openaccess.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.8 vs 44.7).
- •Charles Campbell College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Open Access College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Open Access College is the larger school with 4,028 students compared with 1,188.
- •Charles Campbell College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Open Access 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 Charles Campbell College and Open Access College?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Marden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Campbell College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Open Access College has 10.8.
How do Charles Campbell College and Open Access College rank in SA?
Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 and Open Access College is 66th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.