Hennessy Catholic College vs Young High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 243 m 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
Young High School
Young · Government high school · 7-12
495 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Hennessy Catholic College Young NSW | Young High School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 539 | #446 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #583 of 1,472 | #1219 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 426 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 225 | 263 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 16% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hccy.nsw.edu.au | young-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hennessy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 28.5).
- •Hennessy Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Young High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Young High School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 426.
- •Hennessy Catholic College is a catholic school while Young High School is a government 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 Hennessy Catholic College better than Young High School?
On the Success Index, Hennessy Catholic College ranks higher (57.0 vs 28.5 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 Young High School?
About 243 m 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 Young High School has 9.7.
How do Hennessy Catholic College and Young High School rank in NSW?
Hennessy Catholic College is 227th of 539 and Young High School is 446th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.