Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus vs Whalan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 966 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
Whalan Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
340 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Whalan Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 539 | #1478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 1,472 | #4501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | P-6 |
| Students | 648 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 346 | 156 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| 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 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 38% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtdruitt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | whalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 25.0).
- •Whalan Public School has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is the larger school with 648 students compared with 340.
- •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 Whalan Public School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus ranks higher (26.0 vs 25.0 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 Whalan Public School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Whalan 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 Whalan Public School has 13.5.
How do Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus and Whalan Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus is 469th of 539 and Whalan Public School is 1478th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.