Amaroo School vs Taqwa School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo School
Amaroo · Government combined · K-10
1,638 students · ICSEA 1070
Taqwa School
Moncrieff · Independent combined · K-10
407 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Amaroo School Amaroo ACT | Taqwa School Moncrieff ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 23 | #15 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,259 | #430 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,638 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 889 | 215 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +270% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Moncrieff 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amaroos.act.edu.au/ | taqwaschool.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taqwa School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 54.6).
- •Taqwa School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amaroo School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Amaroo School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 407.
- •Taqwa School has grown faster over five years (270% vs -11%).
- •Amaroo School is a government school while Taqwa School is an independent 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 Amaroo School better than Taqwa School?
On the Success Index, Taqwa School ranks higher (61.6 vs 54.6 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 Amaroo School and Taqwa School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Moncrieff in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taqwa School has 15.5.
How do Amaroo School and Taqwa School rank in ACT?
Amaroo School is 18th of 23 and Taqwa School is 15th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.