Chifley Public School vs St Spyridon College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
St Spyridon College
Maroubra · Independent combined · K-12
785 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Chifley Public School Malabar NSW | St Spyridon College Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1078 of 1,619 | #111 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3364 of 4,908 | #356 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 227 | 785 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 111 | 363 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chifley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Spyridon College scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 40.8).
- •St Spyridon College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.5).
- •St Spyridon College is the larger school with 785 students compared with 227.
- •Chifley Public School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 2%).
- •Chifley Public School is a government school while St Spyridon College is an independent 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 Spyridon College?
On the Success Index, St Spyridon College ranks higher (65.4 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 Spyridon College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Malabar and Maroubra 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 Spyridon College has 10.8.
How do Chifley Public School and St Spyridon College rank in NSW?
Chifley Public School is 1078th of 1,619 and St Spyridon College is 111th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.