Al Hikma College vs All Saints Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Hikma College
Lakemba · Independent primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1049
All Saints Grammar
Belmore · Independent combined · K-12
646 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Al Hikma College Lakemba NSW | All Saints Grammar Belmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #838 of 1,619 | #148 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2556 of 4,908 | #470 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 399 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 195 | 300 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 54.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Belmore 2192 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alhikma.nsw.edu.au/ | www.allsaints.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Saints Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 52.0).
- •All Saints Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Saints Grammar has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 21.2).
- •All Saints Grammar is the larger school with 646 students compared with 399.
- •All Saints Grammar has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Hikma College better than All Saints Grammar?
On the Success Index, All Saints Grammar ranks higher (59.5 vs 52.0 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 Hikma College and All Saints Grammar?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lakemba and Belmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Hikma College has 21.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and All Saints Grammar has 12.0.
How do Al Hikma College and All Saints Grammar rank in NSW?
Al Hikma College is 838th of 1,619 and All Saints Grammar is 148th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.