Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Holy Family Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Holy Family Primary School
Emerton · Catholic primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Holy Family Primary School Emerton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #1157 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #3628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 648 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 108 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Emerton 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hfemerton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 26.0).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 201.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has grown faster over five years (27% vs -6%).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is a government school while Holy Family Primary School is a catholic 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 Mount Druitt Campus better than Holy Family Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (37.1 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 Holy Family Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Emerton 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 Holy Family Primary School has 10.5.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Holy Family Primary School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Holy Family Primary School is 1157th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.