Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Ropes Crossing Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
Ropes Crossing Public School
Ropes Crossing · Government primary · K-6
789 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Ropes Crossing Public School Ropes Crossing NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | #970 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | #3014 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 386 / 403 |
| Foundation intake | – | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 43.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 7% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Ropes Crossing 2760 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ropescross-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ropes Crossing Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 20.3).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.2).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 391.
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 Ropes Crossing Public School?
On the Success Index, Ropes Crossing Public School ranks higher (45.9 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 Ropes Crossing Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Shalvey and Ropes Crossing 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 Ropes Crossing Public School has 18.2.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Ropes Crossing Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Ropes Crossing Public School is 970th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.