Chester Hill High School vs Salamah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 852 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Hill High School
Chester Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,056 students · ICSEA 912
Salamah College
Chester Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Chester Hill High School Chester Hill NSW | Salamah College Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 539 | #253 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1412 of 1,472 | #893 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,056 | 1,353 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 542 | 722 / 631 |
| Foundation intake | – | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.5 | 103.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 50.4 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chesterhil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Salamah College scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 19.7).
- •Salamah College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chester Hill High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Salamah College is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 1,056.
- •Salamah College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -21%).
- •Chester Hill High School is a government school while Salamah College 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 Chester Hill High School better than Salamah College?
On the Success Index, Salamah College ranks higher (38.3 vs 19.7 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 Chester Hill High School and Salamah College?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chester Hill High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salamah College has 13.1.
How do Chester Hill High School and Salamah College rank in NSW?
Chester Hill High School is 521st of 539 and Salamah College is 253rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.