Central Sydney Intensive English High School vs Yudi Gunyi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 982 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Sydney Intensive English High School
Alexandria · Government high school · 7-11
142 students · ICSEA 1037
Yudi Gunyi School
Waterloo · Government special · U
29 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Central Sydney Intensive English High School Alexandria NSW | Yudi Gunyi School Waterloo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #358 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-11 | U |
| Students | 142 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 79 | 12 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 52% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Waterloo 2017 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centralsydneyie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yudigunyi-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yudi Gunyi School has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 4.6).
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 29.
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 12%).
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 Central Sydney Intensive English High School better than Yudi Gunyi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Sydney Intensive English High School and Yudi Gunyi School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Waterloo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yudi Gunyi School has 2.9.
How do Central Sydney Intensive English High School and Yudi Gunyi School rank in NSW?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School is 147th of 539 and Yudi Gunyi School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.