Chevalier College vs Edmund Rice College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chevalier College
Burradoo · Independent high school · 7-12
951 students · ICSEA 1081
Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong · Independent high school · 7-12
1,054 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | Edmund Rice College West Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | #132 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | #326 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 951 | 1,054 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 0 / 1,054 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 79.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | West Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chevalier College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 68.1).
- •Edmund Rice College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chevalier College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Edmund Rice College is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 951.
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 Chevalier College better than Edmund Rice College?
On the Success Index, Chevalier College ranks higher (70.0 vs 68.1 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 Chevalier College and Edmund Rice College?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and West Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edmund Rice College has 13.3.
How do Chevalier College and Edmund Rice College rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and Edmund Rice College is 132nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.