Alexandria Park Community School vs Key College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 967 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Park Community School
Alexandria · Government combined · K-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1052
Key College
Redfern · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Alexandria Park Community School Alexandria NSW | Key College Redfern NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 1,313 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 570 / 743 | 40 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 24% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Redfern 2016 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/education/w1/i1001886/ |
The verdict
- •Alexandria Park Community School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Key College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 70.
- •Alexandria Park Community School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 13%).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is a government school while Key College is an independent 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 Alexandria Park Community School better than Key College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alexandria Park Community School and Key College?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Redfern in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandria Park Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Key College has 5.6.
How do Alexandria Park Community School and Key College rank in NSW?
Alexandria Park Community School is 145th of 314 and Key College is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.