Al Amanah College vs Liverpool West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Amanah College
Liverpool · Independent combined · K-12
939 students · ICSEA 1012
Liverpool West Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · P-6
668 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Al Amanah College Liverpool NSW | Liverpool West Public School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 314 | #1350 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,259 | #4159 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 939 | 668 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 477 | 335 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alamanah.nsw.edu.au/ | liverpoolw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Al Amanah College scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 29.6).
- •Al Amanah College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liverpool West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Al Amanah College is the larger school with 939 students compared with 668.
- •Al Amanah College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •Al Amanah College is a independent school while Liverpool West 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 Al Amanah College better than Liverpool West Public School?
On the Success Index, Al Amanah College ranks higher (37.5 vs 29.6 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 Al Amanah College and Liverpool West Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Amanah College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool West Public School has 12.7.
How do Al Amanah College and Liverpool West Public School rank in NSW?
Al Amanah College is 254th of 314 and Liverpool West Public School is 1350th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.