Chifley College Dunheved Campus vs Muswellbrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 165 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
Muswellbrook High School
Muswellbrook · Government high school · 7-12
648 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | Chifley College Dunheved Campus North St Marys NSW | Muswellbrook High School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 539 | #539 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1123 of 1,472 | #1460 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 586 | 648 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 315 | 325 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 31% |
| Suburb | North St Marys 2760 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Penrith | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | dunheved-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | muswellbro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 15.1).
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muswellbrook High School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 586.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -27%).
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 Muswellbrook High School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Dunheved Campus ranks higher (32.6 vs 15.1 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 Dunheved Campus and Muswellbrook High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between North St Marys and Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook High School has 10.4.
How do Chifley College Dunheved Campus and Muswellbrook High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Dunheved Campus is 406th of 539 and Muswellbrook High School is 539th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.