Chifley College Senior Campus vs Kurri Kurri High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Senior Campus
Mount Druitt · Government high school · 11-12
499 students · ICSEA 894
Kurri Kurri High School
Kurri Kurri · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Chifley College Senior Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Kurri Kurri High School Kurri Kurri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 539 | #504 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1381 of 1,472 | #1380 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 499 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 252 | 442 / 475 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 78.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 28% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Kurri Kurri 2327 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 22.1).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.7).
- •Kurri Kurri High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 499.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Senior Campus better than Kurri Kurri 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 Senior Campus and Kurri Kurri High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Kurri Kurri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Senior Campus has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurri Kurri High School has 11.7.
How do Chifley College Senior Campus and Kurri Kurri High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Senior Campus is 505th of 539 and Kurri Kurri High School is 504th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.