Chifley College Senior Campus vs St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 750 m 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
St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
279 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Chifley College Senior Campus Mount Druitt NSW | St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 539 | #283 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1381 of 1,472 | #1069 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 499 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 252 | 141 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifcolsnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stbishoy.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 22.0).
- •St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.5).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus is the larger school with 499 students compared with 279.
- •Chifley College Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
- •Chifley College Senior Campus is a government school while St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (30.3 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 St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt 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 St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College has 10.5.
How do Chifley College Senior Campus and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Chifley College Senior Campus is 505th of 539 and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College is 283rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.