Al Noori Muslim School vs Punchbowl Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Noori Muslim School
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
2,407 students · ICSEA 1086
Punchbowl Boys High School
Punchbowl · Government high school · 7-12
472 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Al Noori Muslim School Greenacre NSW | Punchbowl Boys High School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 314 | #435 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #473 of 1,259 | #1192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,407 | 472 |
| Girls / boys | 1,276 / 1,131 | 0 / 472 |
| Foundation intake | 215 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.9 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alnoori.nsw.edu.au | punchbowlb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Al Noori Muslim School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 29.4).
- •Al Noori Muslim School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.5).
- •Al Noori Muslim School is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 472.
- •Al Noori Muslim School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -1%).
- •Al Noori Muslim School is a independent school while Punchbowl Boys High 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 Noori Muslim School better than Punchbowl Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Al Noori Muslim School ranks higher (59.4 vs 29.4 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 Noori Muslim School and Punchbowl Boys High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Noori Muslim School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Boys High School has 10.0.
How do Al Noori Muslim School and Punchbowl Boys High School rank in NSW?
Al Noori Muslim School is 149th of 314 and Punchbowl Boys High School is 435th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.