Al Amanah College vs Mainsbridge 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
Mainsbridge School
Liverpool · Government special · U
125 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Al Amanah College Liverpool NSW | Mainsbridge School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 939 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 477 | 42 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alamanah.nsw.edu.au/ | mainsbridge.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Al Amanah College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mainsbridge School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.0).
- •Al Amanah College is the larger school with 939 students compared with 125.
- •Mainsbridge School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 7%).
- •Al Amanah College is a independent school while Mainsbridge 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 Mainsbridge School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Amanah College and Mainsbridge 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 Mainsbridge School has 4.7.
How do Al Amanah College and Mainsbridge School rank in NSW?
Al Amanah College is 254th of 314 and Mainsbridge School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.