Chifley Public School vs St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 523 m 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
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Malabar · Catholic primary · K-6
402 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Chifley Public School Malabar NSW | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Malabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1078 of 1,619 | #251 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3364 of 4,908 | #846 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 111 | 200 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 6% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Malabar 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stamalabar.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 40.8).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chifley Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 227.
- •Chifley Public School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 3%).
- •Chifley Public School is a government school while St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Public School better than St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 40.8 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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Malabar and Malabar 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 St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has 17.4.
How do Chifley Public School and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Chifley Public School is 1078th of 1,619 and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is 251st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.