Chifley College Senior Campus vs Scone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 191 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
Scone High School
Scone · Government high school · 7-12
316 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Chifley College Senior Campus Mount Druitt NSW | Scone High School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 539 | #513 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1381 of 1,472 | #1398 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 499 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 252 | 161 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 28% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | scone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 21.1).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus is the larger school with 499 students compared with 316.
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
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 Scone 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 Scone High School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Scone 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 Scone High School has 9.0.
How do Chifley College Senior Campus and Scone High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Senior Campus is 505th of 539 and Scone High School is 513th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.