Cecil Hills Public School vs Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Hills Public School
Cecil Hills · Government primary · K-6
721 students · ICSEA 1017
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney
Kemps Creek · Independent combined · K-12
271 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Cecil Hills Public School Cecil Hills NSW | Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney Kemps Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #975 of 1,619 | #201 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3034 of 4,908 | #633 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 721 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 377 | 129 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cecil Hills 2171 | Kemps Creek 2178 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cecilhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.6).
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Cecil Hills Public School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 271.
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Cecil Hills Public School is a government school while Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney is an independent 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 Cecil Hills Public School better than Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney?
On the Success Index, Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.6 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 Cecil Hills Public School and Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cecil Hills and Kemps Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cecil Hills Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has 14.9.
How do Cecil Hills Public School and Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney rank in NSW?
Cecil Hills Public School is 975th of 1,619 and Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney is 201st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.