Al-Faisal College - Liverpool vs St Anthony of Padua Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.3 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
St Anthony of Padua Catholic College
Austral · Catholic combined · K-11
1,539 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Al-Faisal College - Liverpool Austral NSW | St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 314 | #228 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #287 of 1,259 | #743 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,539 |
| Girls / boys | 824 / 749 | 785 / 754 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | 124 | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | 85 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +94% | +387% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 101.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 22.5 |
| 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/ | stapaustral.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 45.8).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic 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 1,539.
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has grown faster over five years (387% vs 94%).
- •Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is a independent school while St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a catholic 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Al-Faisal College - Liverpool ranks higher (68.8 vs 45.8 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College?
About 2.3 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College has 15.2.
How do Al-Faisal College - Liverpool and St Anthony of Padua Catholic College rank in NSW?
Al-Faisal College - Liverpool is 97th of 314 and St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is 228th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.