Al-Faisal College - Liverpool vs Arrahman College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 899 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool
Austral · Independent combined · K-12
1,573 students · ICSEA 1097
Arrahman College
Austral · Independent primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Al-Faisal College - Liverpool Austral NSW | Arrahman College Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 314 | #266 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,259 | #897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,573 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 824 / 749 | 129 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +94% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alfaisalcollege.com/ | arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arrahman College scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 68.8).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arrahman College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 256.
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 - Liverpool better than Arrahman College?
On the Success Index, Arrahman College ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.8 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 - Liverpool and Arrahman College?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Austral and Austral in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Arrahman College has 15.2.
How do Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Arrahman College rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is 97th of 314 and Arrahman College is 266th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.