Chifley College Bidwill Campus vs Richard Johnson Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Richard Johnson Anglican College
Oakhurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,028 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Chifley College Bidwill Campus Bidwill NSW | Richard Johnson Anglican College Oakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 539 | #174 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1429 of 1,472 | #558 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 720 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 347 / 373 | 529 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 27.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Oakhurst 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bidwill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rjas.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 18.1).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Johnson Anglican College is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 720.
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus has grown faster over five years (11% vs -7%).
- •Chifley College Bidwill Campus is a government school while Richard Johnson Anglican College is an independent 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 Chifley College Bidwill Campus better than Richard Johnson Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Richard Johnson Anglican College ranks higher (54.4 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Oakhurst 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 Richard Johnson Anglican College has 13.7.
How do Chifley College Bidwill Campus and Richard Johnson Anglican College rank in NSW?
Chifley College Bidwill Campus is 527th of 539 and Richard Johnson Anglican College is 174th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.