Al Amanah College vs St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 3.5 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
St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
Wattle Grove · Independent combined · K-12
896 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Al Amanah College Liverpool NSW | St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 314 | #84 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 1,259 | #241 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 939 | 896 |
| Girls / boys | 462 / 477 | 451 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 103 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 63.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 30.9 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alamanah.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stmarks.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 37.5).
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al Amanah College is the larger school with 939 students compared with 896.
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 7%).
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 St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (71.1 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 St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Wattle Grove 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 St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has 14.2.
How do Al Amanah College and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Al Amanah College is 254th of 314 and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College is 84th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.