Elizabeth Macarthur High School vs Yandelora School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan · Government high school · 7-12
1,400 students · ICSEA 1014
Yandelora School
Narellan · Government special · U
118 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW | Yandelora School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,400 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 713 / 687 | 44 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yandeloraschool.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yandelora School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yandelora School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 14.3).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 118.
- •Yandelora School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 6%).
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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School better than Yandelora 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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Yandelora School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Narellan and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yandelora School has 4.9.
How do Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Yandelora School rank in NSW?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 and Yandelora School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.