Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Shalvey Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 579 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
Shalvey Public School
Shalvey · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Shalvey Public School Shalvey NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | #1608 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | #4868 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 140 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 34% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Shalvey 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | shalvey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 16.5).
- •Shalvey Public School has the higher ICSEA (837 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.2).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus is the larger school with 391 students compared with 258.
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 Shalvey Public School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Shalvey Campus ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.5 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 Shalvey Public School?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Shalvey and Shalvey 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 Shalvey Public School has 15.2.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Shalvey Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Shalvey Public School is 1608th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.