CathWest Innovation College vs Chifley College Senior Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 200 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
CathWest Innovation College
Mount Druitt · Catholic high school · 10-12
385 students · ICSEA 1013
Chifley College Senior Campus
Mount Druitt · Government high school · 11-12
499 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | CathWest Innovation College Mount Druitt NSW | Chifley College Senior Campus Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 539 | #505 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #702 of 1,472 | #1381 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 385 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 226 | 247 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 213 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 54.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 23% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ | chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •CathWest Innovation College scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 22.0).
- •CathWest Innovation College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.8).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus is the larger school with 499 students compared with 385.
- •CathWest Innovation College is a catholic school while Chifley College Senior Campus 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 CathWest Innovation College better than Chifley College Senior Campus?
On the Success Index, CathWest Innovation College ranks higher (51.7 vs 22.0 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 CathWest Innovation College and Chifley College Senior Campus?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
CathWest Innovation College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chifley College Senior Campus has 9.2.
How do CathWest Innovation College and Chifley College Senior Campus rank in NSW?
CathWest Innovation College is 268th of 539 and Chifley College Senior Campus is 505th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.