Salamah College vs Sefton Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km 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 Infants School
Sefton · Government primary · P-2
93 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Salamah College Chester Hill NSW | Sefton Infants School Sefton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 314 | #707 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,259 | #2162 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | P-2 |
| Students | 1,353 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 722 / 631 | 39 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.0 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Sefton 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/ | seftoninf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sefton Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 38.3).
- •Sefton Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sefton Infants School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.1).
- •Salamah College is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 93.
- •Salamah College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -16%).
- •Salamah College is a independent school while Sefton Infants 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 Infants School?
On the Success Index, Sefton Infants School ranks higher (57.0 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 Infants School?
About 1.5 km 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 Infants School has 8.8.
How do Salamah College and Sefton Infants School rank in NSW?
Salamah College is 253rd of 314 and Sefton Infants School is 707th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.