Chevalier College vs Southern Highlands Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.9 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
Southern Highlands Christian School
Bowral · Independent combined · K-12
363 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Chevalier College Burradoo NSW | Southern Highlands Christian School Bowral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 539 | #152 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #290 of 1,472 | #479 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 951 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 467 | 187 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burradoo 2576 | Bowral 2576 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au | www.shcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chevalier College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 58.9).
- •Chevalier College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Highlands Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Chevalier College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 363.
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 Southern Highlands Christian School?
On the Success Index, Chevalier College ranks higher (70.0 vs 58.9 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 Southern Highlands Christian School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Burradoo and Bowral in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chevalier College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Highlands Christian School has 11.8.
How do Chevalier College and Southern Highlands Christian School rank in NSW?
Chevalier College is 112th of 539 and Southern Highlands Christian School is 152nd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.