Charles Campbell College vs St Francis of Assisi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 819 m 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
St Francis of Assisi School
Newton · Catholic primary · R-6
246 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 145 | #127 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,259 | #1854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,188 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 523 / 665 | 115 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Newton 5074 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccc.sa.edu.au | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 44.8).
- •St Francis of Assisi School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles Campbell College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Charles Campbell College is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 246.
- •Charles Campbell College is a government school while St Francis of Assisi School 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 Charles Campbell College better than St Francis of Assisi School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi School ranks higher (60.9 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 St Francis of Assisi School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Paradise and Newton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Campbell College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8.
How do Charles Campbell College and St Francis of Assisi School rank in SA?
Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 and St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.