Al-Faisal College - Liverpool vs Austral Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.8 km 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
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Al-Faisal College - Liverpool Austral NSW | Austral Public School Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 314 | #595 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,259 | #1814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,573 | 846 |
| Girls / boys | 824 / 749 | 418 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +94% | +188% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alfaisalcollege.com/ | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 61.3).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 846.
- •Austral Public School has grown faster over five years (188% vs 94%).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is a independent school while Austral 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 - Liverpool better than Austral Public School?
On the Success Index, Al-Faisal College - Liverpool ranks higher (68.8 vs 61.3 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 - Liverpool and Austral Public School?
About 2.8 km 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 Austral Public School has 17.2.
How do Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and Austral Public School rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is 97th of 314 and Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.