Al Sadiq College vs New Madinah College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Sadiq College
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
771 students · ICSEA 942
New Madinah College
Young · Independent combined · K-10
100 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Al Sadiq College Greenacre NSW | New Madinah College Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 314 | #278 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #939 of 1,259 | #1039 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 771 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 360 | 61 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | alsadiq.nsw.edu.au/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi | nmc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al Sadiq College scores higher on the Success Index (36.0 vs 31.5).
- •Al Sadiq College has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Madinah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.2).
- •Al Sadiq College is the larger school with 771 students compared with 100.
- •Al Sadiq College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -9%).
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 Al Sadiq College better than New Madinah College?
On the Success Index, Al Sadiq College ranks higher (36.0 vs 31.5 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 Al Sadiq College and New Madinah College?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Young in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Sadiq College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Madinah College has 9.6.
How do Al Sadiq College and New Madinah College rank in NSW?
Al Sadiq College is 258th of 314 and New Madinah College is 278th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.