Chifley College Dunheved Campus vs Gulgong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 193 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Dunheved Campus
North St Marys · Government high school · 7-10
586 students · ICSEA 870
Gulgong High School
Gulgong · Government high school · 7-12
213 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Chifley College Dunheved Campus North St Marys NSW | Gulgong High School Gulgong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 539 | #522 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1123 of 1,472 | #1418 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 586 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 315 | 103 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 43 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 28% |
| Suburb | North St Marys 2760 | Gulgong 2852 |
| Council area | Penrith | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | dunheved-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gulgong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 19.0).
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gulgong High School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.8).
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus is the larger school with 586 students compared with 213.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -29%).
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 Dunheved Campus better than Gulgong High School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Dunheved Campus ranks higher (32.6 vs 19.0 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 Chifley College Dunheved Campus and Gulgong High School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between North St Marys and Gulgong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Dunheved Campus has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gulgong High School has 7.9.
How do Chifley College Dunheved Campus and Gulgong High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Dunheved Campus is 406th of 539 and Gulgong High School is 522nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.