Concord High School vs MLC School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord High School
Concord · Government high school · 7-12
1,206 students · ICSEA 1068
MLC School
Burwood · Independent combined · K-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Concord High School Concord NSW | MLC School Burwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 539 | #13 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #485 of 1,472 | #44 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,393 |
| Girls / boys | 453 / 753 | 1,393 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.9 | 154.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 90.8 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Concord 2137 | Burwood 2134 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | concord-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MLC School scores higher on the Success Index (84.9 vs 61.2).
- •MLC School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MLC School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.7).
- •MLC School is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 1,206.
- •MLC School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -4%).
- •Concord High School is a government school while MLC School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Concord High School better than MLC School?
On the Success Index, MLC School ranks higher (84.9 vs 61.2 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 Concord High School and MLC School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Concord and Burwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MLC School has 9.0.
How do Concord High School and MLC School rank in NSW?
Concord High School is 193rd of 539 and MLC School is 13th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.