Chifley College Senior Campus is a selective school for gifted learners in Mount Druitt.
Chifley College Senior Campus is a selective school for gifted learners in Mount Druitt. It offers a strong pastoral environment with tight-knit community feel, backed by modern facilities. The school specialises in creative and performing arts alongside the Clontarf and NASCA academies. Student leadership programs and targeted support for Aboriginal students, EAL/D learners, and those needing additional help are core to its approach. It suits families seeking a rigorous academic program within a supportive, arts-focused setting.
Chifley College Senior Campus is a small government secondary school with approximately 499 students. It offers education for years 11-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Chifley College Senior Campus is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Chifley College Senior Campus has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 77%, which is below the national benchmark.
Chifley College Senior Campus is located in Mount Druitt, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 894 (10th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.