Charles Campbell College

What Charles Campbell College does

Charles Campbell College is a Reception to Year 12 government school located at 3 Campbell Road, Paradise, South Australia, approximately 9km from Adelaide's city centre. Operated under the South Australian Department for Education (CRICOS Provider No: 00018A), the school delivers the Australian Curriculum for R-10 and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) for Years 11-12, supplemented by an unusually broad portfolio of specialist selective programs: the Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA), the Engineering Pathways Program (EPP) developed in partnership with PEER (RTO 45744), a STEM Racing Academy recognised as the most successful school program in South Australia since 2018, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, and an Instrumental Music Program covering multiple instruments. The school administers one of the largest international student programs in South Australia, including Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC), High School Graduate Program, and Study Abroad offerings with homestay accommodation coordinated through International Education Services (IES). Technical infrastructure centres on standard government-school platforms — DayMap student management, ClickView video, BPOINT payments, EdPass identity, and SACE/NAPLAN assessment systems — with no proprietary technology stack.

The school's revenue model is primarily government funding from the SA Department for Education, supplemented by compulsory ARFA subject fees and international student tuition. The school runs vocational education and training (VET) on-site through RTO partners including ATEC (RTO 40554), Quality Automotive Training (RTO 6194), and PEER, plus consortium access to East Adelaide Secondary Vocational Alliance (EASVA) shared courses across allied health, automotive, construction, electrotechnology, engineering, fitness, hospitality, IT, and screen & media. Student support infrastructure includes an Assistant Principal for Wellbeing and Inclusion (Bobbie Taylor), dedicated 7-12 and R-6 Wellbeing Leaders, an on-site School Mental Health Practitioner offering up to eight therapeutic sessions, a Pastoral Care Worker, a Youth Worker, and integration with 15+ external wellbeing services (headspace, Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Help Line, ReachOut, QLife, SHINE SA, and others).

The go-to-market is community-led and government-mediated: domestic students enroll via the school's direct enrollment process and open days/college tours; international students are recruited through the Department for Education's International Education Services channel. Marketing channels include the school website (ccc.sa.edu.au), Facebook and Instagram pages, and twice-per-term newsletters. Leadership includes Melanie Laws (Head of Senior School), Megan Mahoney (Head of Inclusive Education R-12), Rachael Savage (Pathways Leader), and Dale Evans (Arts Leader), with 101-250 employees supporting the full R-12 delivery model. The school is not a commercial enterprise and operates under public-sector governance with no investor base, no public ticker, and no disclosed financials.

Name

Charles Campbell College

Legal name

Charles Campbell College (Department for Education, South Australia)

Website

https://ccc.sa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Charles Campbell College is a Reception to Year 12 government school in Paradise, South Australia, delivering the Australian Curriculum and SACE with specialist selective programs in football, engineering, and STEM racing, plus one of SA's largest international student programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Department for Education school, Charles Campbell College receives operational funding from the South Australian Government
2. International Student Homestay: Homestay families receive $360 per week for hosting international students; school administers international program
3. ARFA Program Fees: Compulsory subject fees for Australian Rules Football Academy covering branded clothing, equipment maintenance, and football-related excursions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charles Campbell College is a Reception to Year 12 government school delivering the Australian Curriculum (R-10) and SACE (Years 11-12), supplemented by selective specialist academies (ARFA football, Engineering Pathways, STEM Racing), an Instrumental Music Program, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, on-site VET certificate courses, a large international student program with ISEC English language support and homestay, and comprehensive wellbeing and inclusive education services.

Product overview

Charles Campbell College is a Reception to Year 12 government school providing comprehensive educational services through multiple interconnected programs. The core academic program follows the Australian Curriculum for R-10 and SACE for Years 11-12. Specialist programs include the Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA) for Years 7-10, the Engineering Pathways Program (EPP) for senior students pursuing tertiary engineering, and the STEM Racing Academy replicating Formula 1 team disciplines. The Instrumental Music Program offers instruction across multiple instruments with ensemble performances. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program provides food education for primary students. Vocational education includes on-site VET courses (Automotive, Electrotechnology, Construction, Engineering), VET Immersion Try-a-Trade days, and access to EASVA consortium courses. The college operates a large international student program with ISEC English language support, Study Tours, and Homestay services. Wellbeing support encompasses School Mental Health Service, Psychological Therapy, and comprehensive Student Wellbeing services. Additional services include NAPLAN preparation, Learning Online continuity, Inclusive Education, Aboriginal Education, Safety Online resources, CCC Careers Website, newsletters, and college communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA)
• Engineering Pathways Program (EPP)
• STEM Racing Academy
• STEM Program
• Instrumental Music Program
• Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
• VET Courses (On-site)
• VET Immersion and Try-a-Trade Program
• Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC)
• International Student Program
• International Study Tours
• Homestay Program
• School Mental Health Service
• Wellbeing Support
• Inclusive Education
• Aboriginal Education

Quantifiable outcome

• World Champion Runners Up 2023, Best Engineered Car award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration40 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PEER (VET Group Training Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for Engineering Pathways Program and Electrotechnology VET courses. PEER provides RTO services (RTO ID: 45744) for Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Advanced Skills Electrotechnology Package, and Certificate II in Engineering Pathways. Students undertake VET courses and industry immersions through this partnership.
• Adelaide Training & Employment Centre (ATEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTO partner (RTO ID: 40554) providing Certificate II in Construction Pathways course on-site at Charles Campbell College. Classes held Thursday and Friday.
• Mechanist / Quality Automotive Training (QAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTO partner (RTO ID: 6194) delivering Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520) on-site. Classes held Tuesday with trainer Simon Fisher. Provides up to 50 SACE Stage 2 credits.
• Norwood Football ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANFL club partnership providing guest speakers, players for clinics, and working directly with ARFA classes. Supports Australian Rules Football Academy curriculum delivery.
• East Adelaide Secondary Vocational Alliance (EASVA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with Adelaide High School, Adelaide Botanic High School, Glenunga International High School, Marden Senior College, Marryatville High School, Norwood International High School, and Open Access College offering shared VET courses including Allied Health, Automotive, Construction, Electrotechnology, Engineering, Fitness, Food & Hospitality, Individual Support, IT, and Screen & Media.
• University of South Australia (UniSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for cross-curricular STEM topics in Year 9 Science and Mathematics, including co-planning and teaching with University lecturers.
• Adelaide UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual workshops with Adelaide University for STEM programs and Year 10 university excursion to Adelaide and Flinders University campuses.
• Flinders UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual workshops with Flinders University for STEM programs and Year 10 university excursion to Adelaide and Flinders University campuses.
• International Education Services (IES)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDepartment for Education agency organizing homestay accommodation for international students and managing Study Abroad Program enrollment. Students stay with homestay families organized by IES.
• Department for Education (SA)coreOthersGovernment body overseeing Charles Campbell College as an R-12 government school. CRICOS Provider No: 00018A. Provides operational funding, instrumental music instructors, and School Mental Health Service funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adelaide High School: Central Adelaide government high school and EASVA consortium member. Directly comparable as a public secondary school with shared VET courses and overlapping catchment for local and international students.
• Marryatville High School: Long-established, well-regarded Adelaide government high school and EASVA consortium member. Comparable as a public R-12-style secondary school with strong academic reputation and shared VET offerings.
• Open Access College: SA Department for Education college providing alternative and distance learning, and EASVA consortium member. Comparable as a public SACE provider reaching students who cannot attend a traditional campus.
• Marden Senior College: South Australian government senior secondary college (Years 11-12) and EASVA consortium member. Comparable as a public provider of SACE-stage education with overlapping tertiary pathway offerings.
• Glenunga International High School: Fellow South Australian government high school and EASVA consortium member with a strong international student focus. Directly comparable as a public secondary school of similar size competing for the same domestic and international student pools in Adelaide.
• Norwood International High School: Adelaide-based SA government high school with explicit international student orientation and EASVA consortium member. Directly comparable as a public secondary school serving a significant international student cohort.
• Adelaide Botanic High School: Newer, modern Adelaide government high school and EASVA consortium member. Comparable as a public secondary school emphasizing STEM and specialist pathways, competing with CCC for STEM-oriented students in central Adelaide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charlesccollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/charlescampbellcollege_rto12
• Xx.com/charlesccollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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