Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Dawson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 165 m 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
Dawson Public School
Dharruk · Government primary · P-6
293 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Dawson Public School Dharruk NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #1396 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #4273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | P-6 |
| Students | 648 | 293 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 152 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Dharruk 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dawson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 26.0).
- •Dawson Public School has the higher ICSEA (898 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 293.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has grown faster over five years (27% vs -4%).
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 Dawson Public School?
On the Success Index, Dawson Public School ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.0 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 Mount Druitt Campus and Dawson Public School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Dharruk 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 Dawson Public School has 13.2.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Dawson Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Dawson Public School is 1396th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.