Bede Polding College vs Chisholm Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 644 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Polding College
South Windsor · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1007
Chisholm Catholic Primary School
Bligh Park · Catholic primary · K-6
411 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Bede Polding College South Windsor NSW | Chisholm Catholic Primary School Bligh Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 539 | #944 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 1,472 | #2912 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,101 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 529 | 211 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | South Windsor 2756 | Bligh Park 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au | www.chisholmblighpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.7 vs 47.0).
- •Bede Polding College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bede Polding College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 411.
- •Bede Polding College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -14%).
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 Bede Polding College better than Chisholm Catholic Primary 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 Bede Polding College and Chisholm Catholic Primary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between South Windsor and Bligh Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bede Polding College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chisholm Catholic Primary School has 12.5.
How do Bede Polding College and Chisholm Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bede Polding College is 290th of 539 and Chisholm Catholic Primary School is 944th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.