New Madinah College vs St Mary's Primary 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.
New Madinah College
Young · Independent combined · K-10
100 students · ICSEA 931
St Mary's Primary School
Young · Catholic primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | New Madinah College Young NSW | St Mary's Primary School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 314 | #896 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1039 of 1,259 | #2758 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 100 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 39 | 117 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nmc.nsw.edu.au | www.stmarysyoung.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 31.5).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Madinah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.0).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 100.
- •New Madinah College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -24%).
- •New Madinah College is a independent school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 New Madinah College better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 31.5 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 New Madinah College and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Young and Young in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Madinah College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.0.
How do New Madinah College and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
New Madinah College is 278th of 314 and St Mary's Primary School is 896th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.