Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Shoalhaven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 129 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
Shoalhaven High School
Nowra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Shoalhaven High School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #475 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #1296 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 648 | 610 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 287 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 67.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 36% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | shoalhaven-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.0 vs 25.5).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has the higher ICSEA (864 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shoalhaven High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.5).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 610.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has grown faster over five years (27% vs 5%).
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 Shoalhaven High 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 Mount Druitt Campus and Shoalhaven High School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Nowra 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 Shoalhaven High School has 9.1.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Shoalhaven High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Shoalhaven High School is 475th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.