Chevalier College vs Moss Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.2 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
Moss Vale Public School
Moss Vale · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | Moss Vale Public School Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | #990 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | #3075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 951 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 231 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | mossvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chevalier College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 45.1).
- •Chevalier College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moss Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Chevalier College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 442.
- •Chevalier College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
- •Chevalier College is a independent school while Moss Vale Public School 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 Chevalier College better than Moss Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Chevalier College ranks higher (70.0 vs 45.1 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 Moss Vale Public School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and Moss Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moss Vale Public School has 12.1.
How do Chevalier College and Moss Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and Moss Vale Public School is 990th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.