Al-Faisal College vs Lidcombe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Faisal College
Auburn · Independent combined · K-12
2,282 students · ICSEA 1077
Lidcombe Public School
Lidcombe · Government primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Al-Faisal College Auburn NSW | Lidcombe Public School Lidcombe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 314 | #783 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #511 of 1,259 | #2383 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,282 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 1,150 / 1,132 | 380 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 194 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 144.8 | 54.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Lidcombe 2141 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.afc.nsw.edu.au | lidcombe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Faisal College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 54.3).
- •Al-Faisal College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lidcombe Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Al-Faisal College is the larger school with 2,282 students compared with 762.
- •Al-Faisal College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Al-Faisal College is a independent school while Lidcombe 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-Faisal College better than Lidcombe Public School?
On the Success Index, Al-Faisal College ranks higher (56.7 vs 54.3 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-Faisal College and Lidcombe Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Lidcombe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Faisal College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lidcombe Public School has 13.9.
How do Al-Faisal College and Lidcombe Public School rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College is 162nd of 314 and Lidcombe Public School is 783rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.