New Madinah College vs Young High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 967 m 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
Young High School
Young · Government high school · 7-12
495 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | New Madinah College Young NSW | Young High School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 314 | #446 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1039 of 1,259 | #1219 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 100 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 39 | 263 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 16% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nmc.nsw.edu.au | young-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •New Madinah College scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 28.5).
- •New Madinah College has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Young High School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 100.
- •New Madinah College is a independent 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 New Madinah College better than Young High School?
On the Success Index, New Madinah College ranks higher (31.5 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 New Madinah College and Young High School?
About 967 m 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 Young High School has 9.7.
How do New Madinah College and Young High School rank in NSW?
New Madinah College is 278th of 314 and Young High School is 446th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.