Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Lethbridge Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 951 m 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
Lethbridge Park Public School
Lethbridge Park · Government primary · P-6
437 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Lethbridge Park Public School Lethbridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | #1324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | #4092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | P-6 |
| Students | 391 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 225 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 36% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Lethbridge Park 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lethbridpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lethbridge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 20.3).
- •Lethbridge Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Lethbridge Park Public School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 391.
- •Lethbridge Park Public School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Lethbridge Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Lethbridge Park Public School ranks higher (30.4 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 Lethbridge Park Public School?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Shalvey and Lethbridge Park 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 Lethbridge Park Public School has 10.7.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Lethbridge Park Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Lethbridge Park Public School is 1324th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.