Al Amanah College vs Port Macquarie Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 331 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
Port Macquarie Adventist School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-11
91 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Al Amanah College Liverpool NSW | Port Macquarie Adventist School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 314 | #208 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,259 | #661 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 939 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 477 | 45 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 16% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alamanah.nsw.edu.au/ | pmas.info/ |
The verdict
- •Port Macquarie Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 37.5).
- •Al Amanah College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Macquarie Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 14.0).
- •Al Amanah College is the larger school with 939 students compared with 91.
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 Port Macquarie Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Port Macquarie Adventist School ranks higher (49.9 vs 37.5 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 Port Macquarie Adventist School?
About 331 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie Adventist School has 6.3.
How do Al Amanah College and Port Macquarie Adventist School rank in NSW?
Al Amanah College is 254th of 314 and Port Macquarie Adventist School is 208th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.