Chevalier College vs Novoschool
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 216 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
Novoschool
Newcastle West · Independent high school · 7-9
79 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | Novoschool Newcastle West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 951 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 36 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | Newcastle West 2302 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | www.novoschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Novoschool scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 70.0).
- •Chevalier College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Novoschool has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.8).
- •Chevalier College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 79.
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 Novoschool?
On the Success Index, Novoschool ranks higher (79.7 vs 70.0 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 Novoschool?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and Newcastle West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Novoschool has 7.9.
How do Chevalier College and Novoschool rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and Novoschool is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.