Chevalier College vs Oxley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Oxley College
Burradoo · Independent combined · K-12
827 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | Oxley College Burradoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | #50 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | #125 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 951 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 408 / 419 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 79.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 38.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | Burradoo 2576 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | www.oxley.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Oxley College scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 70.0).
- •Oxley College has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oxley College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Chevalier College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 827.
- •Oxley College has grown faster over five years (14% vs 3%).
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 Oxley College?
On the Success Index, Oxley College ranks higher (78.9 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 Oxley College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and Burradoo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oxley College has 10.5.
How do Chevalier College and Oxley College rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and Oxley College is 50th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.