Salamah College
Salamah College is an independent combined school in Chester Hill, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,353 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 99% of students have a language background other than English.
Chester Hill NSW 2162. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Salamah College compares
By ICSEA, Salamah College ranks 289th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sefton High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Salamah College scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
Salamah College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Chester Hill
Salamah College is located in Chester Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,355/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 14,007.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chester Hill suburb profileSchools near Salamah College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Salamah College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sefton | 0.5 km | 1033 | 44 higher | 1,121 |
| Chester Hill North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chester Hill | 0.6 km | 950 | 39 lower | 400 |
| Chester Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chester Hill | 0.9 km | 912 | 77 lower | 1,056 |
| Chester Hill Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Chester Hill | 1.1 km | 958 | 31 lower | 578 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sefton | 1.2 km | 1046 | 57 higher | 337 |
| Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Guildford | 1.9 km | 855 | 134 lower | 733 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salamah College a government school?
No, Salamah College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Salamah College offer?
Salamah College offers K-12.
What is Salamah College's ICSEA score?
Salamah College has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Salamah College?
Salamah College has 1,353 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Salamah College?
The nearest schools to Salamah College are Sefton High School (0.5 km), Chester Hill North Public School (0.6 km), Chester Hill High School (0.9 km).
Where is Salamah College located?
Salamah College is located in Chester Hill, NSW 2162. Visit the school website at http://www.salamah.nsw.edu.au/.