Chifley College Dunheved Campus vs St Mary's Flexible School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Mary's Flexible School
St Marys · Independent special · 7-10
80 students · ICSEA 832
| Measure | Chifley College Dunheved Campus North St Marys NSW | St Mary's Flexible School St Marys NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1123 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-10 |
| Students | 586 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 315 | 46 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 832 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 45% |
| Suburb | North St Marys 2760 | St Marys 2760 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dunheved-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmarys.flexi.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.4).
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus is the larger school with 586 students compared with 80.
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -5%).
- •Chifley College Dunheved Campus is a government school while St Mary's Flexible School 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 Dunheved Campus better than St Mary's Flexible School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chifley College Dunheved Campus and St Mary's Flexible School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North St Marys and St Marys 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 St Mary's Flexible School has 15.4.
How do Chifley College Dunheved Campus and St Mary's Flexible School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Dunheved Campus is 406th of 539 and St Mary's Flexible School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.