St Francis De Sales Regional College vs Yanco Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton · Catholic high school · 7-12
666 students · ICSEA 1018
Yanco Agricultural High School
Yanco · Government high school · 7-12
319 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton NSW | Yanco Agricultural High School Yanco NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 539 | #175 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #717 of 1,472 | #441 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 666 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 320 | 160 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Yanco 2703 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sfcww.catholic.edu.au/ | yancoag-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yanco Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 51.2).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanco Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.6).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College is the larger school with 666 students compared with 319.
- •Yanco Agricultural High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -6%).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College is a catholic school while Yanco Agricultural 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 St Francis De Sales Regional College better than Yanco Agricultural High School?
On the Success Index, Yanco Agricultural High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 51.2 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 St Francis De Sales Regional College and Yanco Agricultural High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Yanco in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis De Sales Regional College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanco Agricultural High School has 8.7.
How do St Francis De Sales Regional College and Yanco Agricultural High School rank in NSW?
St Francis De Sales Regional College is 273rd of 539 and Yanco Agricultural High School is 175th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.