Regents Park Christian School vs Salamah College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Regents Park Christian School
Regents Park · Independent combined · K-12
731 students · ICSEA 1039
Salamah College
Chester Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Regents Park Christian School Regents Park NSW | Salamah College Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 314 | #253 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #649 of 1,259 | #893 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,353 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 404 | 722 / 631 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 103.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 50.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Regents Park 2143 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rpcs.nsw.edu.au | www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Regents Park Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 38.3).
- •Regents Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salamah College is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 731.
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 Regents Park Christian School better than Salamah College?
On the Success Index, Regents Park Christian School ranks higher (50.3 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 Regents Park Christian School and Salamah College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Regents Park and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Regents Park Christian School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salamah College has 13.1.
How do Regents Park Christian School and Salamah College rank in NSW?
Regents Park Christian School is 203rd of 314 and Salamah College is 253rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.