Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney vs Irfan College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney
Kemps Creek · Independent combined · K-12
271 students · ICSEA 1048
Irfan College
Cecil Park · Independent combined · K-12
382 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney Kemps Creek NSW | Irfan College Cecil Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 314 | #190 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #633 of 1,259 | #603 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 271 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 142 | 184 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 31 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 29.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kemps Creek 2178 | Cecil Park 2178 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcs.nsw.edu.au | www.irfancollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Irfan College scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 50.9).
- •Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irfan College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Irfan College is the larger school with 382 students compared with 271.
- •Irfan College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 11%).
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 Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney better than Irfan College?
On the Success Index, Irfan College ranks higher (52.3 vs 50.9 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 Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney and Irfan College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kemps Creek and Cecil Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irfan College has 13.0.
How do Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney and Irfan College rank in NSW?
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney is 201st of 314 and Irfan College is 190th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.