Alstonville High School vs Yass High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 792 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alstonville High School
Alstonville · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 990
Yass High School
Yass · Government high school · 7-12
557 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Alstonville High School Alstonville NSW | Yass High School Yass NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 539 | #258 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #791 of 1,472 | #677 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 522 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 267 | 252 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.5 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Alstonville 2477 | Yass 2582 |
| Council area | Ballina | Yass Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alstonvill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yass High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 47.3).
- •Yass High School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 522.
- •Yass High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -25%).
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 Alstonville High School better than Yass High School?
On the Success Index, Yass High School ranks higher (53.1 vs 47.3 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 Alstonville High School and Yass High School?
About 792 km in a straight line, between Alstonville and Yass in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alstonville High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yass High School has 11.0.
How do Alstonville High School and Yass High School rank in NSW?
Alstonville High School is 294th of 539 and Yass High School is 258th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.