Salamah College vs Sefton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 466 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salamah College
Chester Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,353 students · ICSEA 989
Sefton High School
Sefton · Government high school · 7-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Salamah College Chester Hill NSW | Sefton High School Sefton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 314 | #226 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,259 | #579 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,353 | 1,121 |
| Girls / boys | 722 / 631 | 541 / 580 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 76.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.4 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Sefton 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/ | sefton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sefton High School scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 38.3).
- •Sefton High School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salamah College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Salamah College is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 1,121.
- •Salamah College has grown faster over five years (14% vs 5%).
- •Salamah College is a independent school while Sefton High School is a government 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 Salamah College better than Sefton High School?
On the Success Index, Sefton High School ranks higher (57.2 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 Salamah College and Sefton High School?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Sefton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salamah College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sefton High School has 14.8.
How do Salamah College and Sefton High School rank in NSW?
Salamah College is 253rd of 314 and Sefton High School is 226th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.