Al Sadiq College vs Mount Lewis Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 879 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Sadiq College
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
771 students · ICSEA 942
Mount Lewis Infants School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-2
173 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Al Sadiq College Greenacre NSW | Mount Lewis Infants School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 314 | #422 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #939 of 1,259 | #1298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 771 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 411 / 360 | 73 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.0 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alsadiq.nsw.edu.au/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi | mtlewisinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Lewis Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 36.0).
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Lewis Infants School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Al Sadiq College is the larger school with 771 students compared with 173.
- •Al Sadiq College has grown faster over five years (24% vs -1%).
- •Al Sadiq College is a independent school while Mount Lewis Infants 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 Sadiq College better than Mount Lewis Infants School?
On the Success Index, Mount Lewis Infants School ranks higher (66.8 vs 36.0 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 Sadiq College and Mount Lewis Infants School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Sadiq College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Lewis Infants School has 11.1.
How do Al Sadiq College and Mount Lewis Infants School rank in NSW?
Al Sadiq College is 258th of 314 and Mount Lewis Infants School is 422nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.