Hennessy Catholic College vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hennessy Catholic College
Young · Catholic high school · 7-12
426 students · ICSEA 1012
St Mary's Primary School
Young · Catholic primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Hennessy Catholic College Young NSW | St Mary's Primary School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 539 | #896 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #583 of 1,472 | #2758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 426 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 225 | 117 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hccy.nsw.edu.au | www.stmarysyoung.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hennessy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 49.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hennessy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Hennessy Catholic College is the larger school with 426 students compared with 222.
- •Hennessy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -24%).
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 Hennessy Catholic College better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hennessy Catholic College ranks higher (57.0 vs 49.2 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 Hennessy Catholic College and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Young and Young in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hennessy Catholic College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.0.
How do Hennessy Catholic College and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Hennessy Catholic College is 227th of 539 and St Mary's Primary School is 896th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.