Chifley Public School
Chifley Public School is a government primary school in Malabar, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 954, it sits in the 26th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 38% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Malabar NSW 2036. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chifley Public School compares
By ICSEA, Chifley Public School ranks 1,485th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 18th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Matraville Sports High School, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Chifley Public School scores 954, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Malabar
Chifley Public School is located in Malabar, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,790/wk and median rent of $150/wk. Population: 4,714.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Malabar suburb profileSchools near Chifley Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chifley Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matraville Sports High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chifley | 0.2 km | 930 | 24 lower | 487 |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Malabar | 0.5 km | 1090 | 136 higher | 402 |
| Malabar Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Malabar | 0.7 km | 1068 | 114 higher | 244 |
| St Spyridon CollegeIndependent Combined · Maroubra | 1.2 km | 1093 | 139 higher | 785 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravilleCatholic Primary · Matraville | 1.3 km | 1078 | 124 higher | 369 |
| Matraville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Matraville | 1.7 km | 1046 | 92 higher | 222 |
| St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroubra | 2.3 km | 1109 | 155 higher | 388 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chifley Public School a government school?
Yes, Chifley Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chifley Public School offer?
Chifley Public School offers K-6.
What is Chifley Public School's ICSEA score?
Chifley Public School has an ICSEA score of 954, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chifley Public School?
Chifley Public School has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chifley Public School?
The nearest schools to Chifley Public School are Matraville Sports High School (0.2 km), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (0.5 km), Malabar Public School (0.7 km).
Where is Chifley Public School located?
Chifley Public School is located in Malabar, NSW 2036. Visit the school website at https://chifley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.