Chifley College Bidwill Campus vs Hassall Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Bidwill Campus
Bidwill · Government high school · 7-12
720 students · ICSEA 849
Hassall Grove Public School
Hassall Grove · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Chifley College Bidwill Campus Bidwill NSW | Hassall Grove Public School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 539 | #1387 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1429 of 1,472 | #4252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 720 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 347 / 373 | 279 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bidwill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hassallgro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hassall Grove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 18.1).
- •Hassall Grove Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.6).
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus is the larger school with 720 students compared with 623.
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
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 Chifley College Bidwill Campus better than Hassall Grove Public School?
On the Success Index, Hassall Grove Public School ranks higher (28.3 vs 18.1 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 Chifley College Bidwill Campus and Hassall Grove Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Bidwill Campus has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hassall Grove Public School has 16.6.
How do Chifley College Bidwill Campus and Hassall Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Bidwill Campus is 527th of 539 and Hassall Grove Public School is 1387th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.