Charles Campbell College vs Sunrise Christian School Paradise
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 687 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
Sunrise Christian School Paradise
Paradise · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Charles Campbell College Paradise SA | Sunrise Christian School Paradise Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 145 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #767 of 1,259 | #1009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,188 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 523 / 665 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccc.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/paradise |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 44.8).
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles Campbell College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Charles Campbell College is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 175.
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has grown faster over five years (39% vs -1%).
- •Charles Campbell College 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 Charles Campbell College better than Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Paradise ranks higher (70.1 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Campbell College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Paradise has 17.5.
How do Charles Campbell College and Sunrise Christian School Paradise rank in SA?
Charles Campbell College is 65th of 145 and Sunrise Christian School Paradise is 58th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.