Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School vs Salamah 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.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
Sefton · Catholic primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1046
Salamah College
Chester Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School Sefton NSW | Salamah College Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #710 of 1,619 | #253 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2167 of 4,908 | #893 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 337 | 1,353 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 722 / 631 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 103.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 50.4 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sefton 2162 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ihmsefton.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 38.3).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salamah College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.5).
- •Salamah College is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 337.
- •Salamah College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -7%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Salamah 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School better than Salamah College?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.9 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School and Salamah College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sefton and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salamah College has 13.1.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School and Salamah College rank in NSW?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is 710th of 1,619 and Salamah College is 253rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.