Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus vs Chalmers Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
493 students · ICSEA 1074
Chalmers Road School
Strathfield · Government special · U
79 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus Strathfield NSW | Chalmers Road School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 493 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 253 | 13 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | strathfield.aia.nsw.edu.au/ | chalmersrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chalmers Road School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 11.0).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is the larger school with 493 students compared with 79.
- •Chalmers Road School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 9%).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is a independent school while Chalmers Road School is a government 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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus better than Chalmers Road School?
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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and Chalmers Road School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chalmers Road School has 5.2.
How do Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and Chalmers Road School rank in NSW?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is 147th of 314 and Chalmers Road School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.