St Mary's Primary School vs Young Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Young · Catholic primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1016
Young Public School
Young · Government primary · K-6
524 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Young NSW | Young Public School Young NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #896 of 1,619 | #1114 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2758 of 4,908 | #3485 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 222 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 105 | 251 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Young 2594 | Young 2594 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysyoung.nsw.edu.au | young-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 39.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Young Public School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 222.
- •Young Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -24%).
- •St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Mary's Primary School better than Young Public School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 39.2 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 Mary's Primary School and Young Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Young and Young in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Young Public School has 15.5.
How do St Mary's Primary School and Young Public School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 896th of 1,619 and Young Public School is 1114th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.