Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Condobolin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 347 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Shalvey Campus
Shalvey · Government high school · 7-10
391 students · ICSEA 828
Condobolin High School
Condobolin · Government high school · 7-12
205 students · ICSEA 834
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Condobolin High School Condobolin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | #437 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | #1195 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 391 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 108 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 834 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 34.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 52% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Condobolin 2877 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | condobolin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Condobolin High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 20.3).
- •Condobolin High School has the higher ICSEA (834 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Condobolin High School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 9.1).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus is the larger school with 391 students compared with 205.
- •Condobolin High School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Shalvey Campus better than Condobolin High School?
On the Success Index, Condobolin High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 20.3 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 Shalvey Campus and Condobolin High School?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Shalvey and Condobolin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Condobolin High School has 6.0.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Condobolin High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Condobolin High School is 437th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.