Chalmers Road School vs Strathfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chalmers Road School
Strathfield · Government special · U
79 students · ICSEA 1006
Strathfield South High School
Enfield · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Chalmers Road School Strathfield NSW | Strathfield South High School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #282 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #757 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 79 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 66 | 209 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chalmersrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfies-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chalmers Road School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chalmers Road School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 8.5).
- •Strathfield South High School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 79.
- •Chalmers Road School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Burwood
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalmers Road School better than Strathfield South High 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 Chalmers Road School and Strathfield South High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Enfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chalmers Road School has 5.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South High School has 8.5.
How do Chalmers Road School and Strathfield South High School rank in NSW?
Chalmers Road School is unranked and Strathfield South High School is 282nd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.