Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Cobar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 529 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
Mount Druitt · Government high school · 7-10
648 students · ICSEA 864
Cobar High School
Cobar · Government high school · 7-12
214 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Cobar High School Cobar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #498 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #1358 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 648 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 132 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 32% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Cobar 2835 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Cobar |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cobar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 23.1).
- •Cobar High School has the higher ICSEA (865 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobar High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 10.5).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 214.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has grown faster over five years (27% 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 Mount Druitt Campus better than Cobar High School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus ranks higher (26.0 vs 23.1 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 Mount Druitt Campus and Cobar High School?
About 529 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Cobar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cobar High School has 7.6.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Cobar High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Cobar High School is 498th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.