Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Dubbo College South Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 263 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
Dubbo College South Campus
Dubbo · Government high school · 7-10
687 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Dubbo College South Campus Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #535 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #1444 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-10 |
| Students | 648 | 687 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 352 / 335 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 46% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dubbosouth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 16.9).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Dubbo College South Campus is the larger school with 687 students compared with 648.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has grown faster over five years (27% vs -9%).
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 Dubbo College South Campus?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus ranks higher (26.0 vs 16.9 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 Dubbo College South Campus?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Dubbo 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 Dubbo College South Campus has 11.6.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Dubbo College South Campus rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Dubbo College South Campus is 535th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.