Al Hikma College vs Holy Spirit Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 663 m 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
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Lakemba · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Al Hikma College Lakemba NSW | Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #838 of 1,619 | #340 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2556 of 4,908 | #961 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 399 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 195 | 352 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Lakemba 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alhikma.nsw.edu.au/ | holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al Hikma College scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 39.7).
- •Al Hikma College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 21.2).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 399.
- •Al Hikma College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
- •Al Hikma College is a independent school while Holy Spirit 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 Hikma College better than Holy Spirit Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Al Hikma College ranks higher (52.0 vs 39.7 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 Holy Spirit Catholic College?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Lakemba 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 Holy Spirit Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Al Hikma College and Holy Spirit Catholic College rank in NSW?
Al Hikma College is 838th of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Catholic College is 340th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.