Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Niland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 969 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
Niland School
Blackett · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 801
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Niland School Blackett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | U |
| Students | 391 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 8 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | 801 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 35% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Blackett 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | niland-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has the higher ICSEA (828 vs 801), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Niland School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 9.1).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus is the larger school with 391 students compared with 34.
- •Niland 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 Niland 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 Shalvey Campus and Niland School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Shalvey and Blackett 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 Niland School has 3.4.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Niland School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Niland School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.