Chifley Public School vs La Perouse Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 954
La Perouse Public School
La Perouse · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Chifley Public School Malabar NSW | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1078 of 1,619 | #1135 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3364 of 4,908 | #3549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 111 | 54 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 50% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | La Perouse 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 38.3).
- •Chifley Public School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •La Perouse Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.5).
- •Chifley Public School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 111.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 29%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Rockdale
Frequently asked questions
Is Chifley Public School better than La Perouse Public School?
On the Success Index, Chifley Public School ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.3 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 Public School and La Perouse Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Malabar and La Perouse in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Perouse Public School has 8.1.
How do Chifley Public School and La Perouse Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley Public School is 1078th of 1,619 and La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.