Charles Campbell College is a comprehensive Foundation to Year 12 school, located only 9 kilometres north-east of the centre of Adelaide close to the River Torrens and the Adelaide foothills. The school is served by an extensive public transport system and a nearby major shopping centre makes after school shopping accessible. Charles Campbell provides a comprehensive curriculum with High Academic Standards, as well as Specialist Performing Arts and Vocational Education courses leading to university, business and trade career pathways.

School facilities and resources

• Extensive sporting facilities including gymnasium, health classrooms, courts and 3 ovals
• Specialist sporting facilities accessed using the school bus
• Technical studies workshops - wood, plastic, electronics, metal, mechanical and computer rooms
• Performing arts suites for dance, drama and music
• Student services office
• Science laboratories (new)

Student support services

• ESL support at all year levels
• International Student Program manager
• International student support network
• Student counsellors
• Differentiated learning for students with high intellectual potential
• Careers advice and University pathways coordinator
• Transition broker to assist students moving from school into future pathways
• Community mentors

Strong focus areas

• Visual and performing arts
• Business
• Mathematics and science
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Career and transition planning
• Future Trade Schools Network

Sporting activities

• Netball
• Volleyball
• Rockclimbing
• Soccer
• Australian Rules Football
• Rugby
• Futsal
• Cricket
• Athletics

Special interest programs

• Special Interest Arts Program* Years 8-12
• Mathematics and Science Extension programs* Years 9-10
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) - engineering pathways, health care, catering and hospitality Years 10-12
• *Selective entry program

Co-curricular clubs and competitions

• Student Voice - leadership opportunities
• Cooking competitions and catering
• Chess, school magazine
• Environmental groups – sustainable living, indigenous gardens
• National academic competitions in maths and science
• Visual and Performing Arts – Dance productions, choir, concert band, drumming ensemble, performances, exhibitions
• School camp Year 8-9 and interstate ski trip Year 10

Languages

• Chinese ( Year 7 - 12 )
• German ( Year 8 - 9 )
• Italian ( Year 8 - 12 )
• Other languages available by negotiation with the School of Languages

International programs

• High School Graduate Program
• High School Study Abroad Program
• Intensive Secondary English Course
• Primary School Program and Study Abroad