Chifley College Dunheved Campus vs Ropes Crossing Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
Ropes Crossing Public School
Ropes Crossing · Government primary · K-6
789 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Chifley College Dunheved Campus North St Marys NSW | Ropes Crossing Public School Ropes Crossing NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 539 | #970 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1123 of 1,472 | #3014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 586 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 315 | 386 / 403 |
| Foundation intake | – | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 43.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 7% |
| Suburb | North St Marys 2760 | Ropes Crossing 2760 |
| Council area | Penrith | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dunheved-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ropescross-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ropes Crossing Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 32.6).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.2).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 586.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -7%).
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 Ropes Crossing Public School?
On the Success Index, Ropes Crossing Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 32.6 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 Ropes Crossing Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North St Marys and Ropes Crossing 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 Ropes Crossing Public School has 18.2.
How do Chifley College Dunheved Campus and Ropes Crossing Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Dunheved Campus is 406th of 539 and Ropes Crossing Public School is 970th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.