About the school
Chifley College Bidwill Campus is a vibrant educational institution located in Bidwill, offering a comprehensive education for students in Years 7 to 12. As part of the Chifley College, which includes four additional campuses in the Mount Druitt/St Marys region, Bidwill provides approximately 630 students with a diverse range of courses and opportunities to pursue their Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Diverse Student Body
The school has a rich tapestry of backgrounds, with around 10% of its students identifying as Indigenous and approximately 30% from Pacific Islander backgrounds. Additionally, there is a dedicated support unit for students with learning disabilities, catering to Years 7 to 10.
Core Values
Chifley College Bidwill Campus is committed to core values of responsibility, learning, and respect. The school emphasises the importance of guiding students to take ownership of their learning and behaviour, fostering a sense of accountability in their academic journey.
Community and Support
Recognised as a Priority Action School, Bidwill Campus is part of the Department of Education's equity programs, ensuring that it receives additional support and funding to enhance educational outcomes. The school aims to create a supportive environment for families, collaborating with parents to develop tailored learning plans that cater to the individual needs of each student.
Overall, Chifley College Bidwill Campus is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive community that values education and strives for continuous improvement, empowering students to succeed both academically and personally.
Mission
We help every child feel safe, included and confident from their very first day. We offer our students a wide range of subjects and opportunities. This empowers them to learn, develop skills, and discover their passions.
Part of Chifley College
One of 5 campuses that make up this college:
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Dunheved Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
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Mount Druitt Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
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Senior Campus
- 11-12
- Co-ed
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Shalvey Campus
- 7-10
- Co-ed
Location & Catchment Area
- Chifley College Bidwill Campus
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Connected campus: Mount Druitt Campus 1.8 km
- B Connected campus: Shalvey Campus 2.0 km
- C Connected campus: Senior Campus 3.9 km
- D Connected campus: Dunheved Campus 4.4 km
- E Bidwill Public School 128 m
- F Hassall Grove Public School 1.1 km
- G Blackett Public School 1.2 km
- H Niland School 1.3 km
- I Hebersham Public School 1.6 km
- J Noumea Public School 1.6 km
- K Dawson Public School 1.6 km
- L Plumpton High School 1.8 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 720 (347 girls, 373 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 720
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 849 (percentile 5)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 81% / 15% / 4% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 191
- Indigenous students
- 26%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 45%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 66.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 119 |
| Year 8 | 144 |
| Year 9 | 127 |
| Year 10 | 145 |
| Year 11 | 102 |
| Year 12 | 83 |
| Total | 720 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 720 | 347 | 373 | - | 849 | 66.4 |
| 2024 | 687 | 327 | 360 | 73.8 | 862 | 62.4 |
| 2023 | 668 | 317 | 351 | 76 | 865 | 60.9 |
| 2022 | 664 | 311 | 353 | 73.7 | 853 | 63.2 |
| 2021 | 664 | 329 | 335 | 78.3 | 866 | 59.8 |
| 2020 | 651 | 312 | 339 | - | 867 | 59.1 |
| 2019 | 623 | 302 | 321 | 78.2 | 864 | 58.2 |
| 2018 | 575 | 280 | 295 | 79.1 | 855 | 58.8 |
| 2017 | 610 | 319 | 291 | 81.2 | 854 | 58.7 |
| 2016 | 592 | 315 | 277 | 82.3 | 864 | 58.6 |
| 2015 | 578 | 316 | 262 | 82.3 | 870 | 59 |
| 2014 | 594 | 320 | 274 | 81.8 | 868 | 60.5 |
| 2013 | 595 | 313 | 282 | 82.2 | 887 | 61.4 |
| 2012 | 583 | 301 | 282 | 80.2 | 895 | 59.6 |
| 2011 | 616 | 311 | 305 | 81 | 890 | 60.8 |
| 2010 | 604 | 298 | 306 | - | 882 | 61.1 |
| 2009 | 611 | 283 | 328 | - | 840 | 61.1 |
| 2008 | 603 | 293 | 310 | - | 840 | 59.3 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.