Chifley College Senior Campus vs Lake Illawarra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 86 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
Lake Illawarra High School
Lake Illawarra · Government high school · 7-12
542 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Chifley College Senior Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Lake Illawarra High School Lake Illawarra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 539 | #480 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1381 of 1,472 | #1317 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 499 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 252 | 260 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 53.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 23% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Lake Illawarra 2528 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakeillawa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Illawarra High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.8 vs 22.0).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.1).
- •Lake Illawarra High School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 499.
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 Lake Illawarra High School?
On the Success Index, Lake Illawarra High School ranks higher (24.8 vs 22.0 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 Senior Campus and Lake Illawarra High School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Lake Illawarra 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 Lake Illawarra High School has 10.1.
How do Chifley College Senior Campus and Lake Illawarra High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Senior Campus is 505th of 539 and Lake Illawarra High School is 480th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.