New Madinah College vs Young Public 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
Young Public School
Young · Government primary · K-6
524 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | New Madinah College Young NSW | Young Public School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 314 | #1114 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1039 of 1,259 | #3485 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 100 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 39 | 251 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nmc.nsw.edu.au | young-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Young Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 31.5).
- •Young Public School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Madinah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.5).
- •Young Public School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 100.
- •Young Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
- •New Madinah College is a independent school while Young Public 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Young Public School ranks higher (39.2 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 Young Public 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 Young Public School has 15.5.
How do New Madinah College and Young Public School rank in NSW?
New Madinah College is 278th of 314 and Young Public School is 1114th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.