Arrahman College vs Austral Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arrahman College
Austral · Independent primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1084
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Arrahman College Austral NSW | Austral Public School Austral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,619 | #595 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 4,908 | #1814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 846 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 127 | 418 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +188% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Austral 2179 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arrahman College scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 61.3).
- •Arrahman College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arrahman College has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 256.
- •Arrahman College is a independent school while Austral Public 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 Arrahman College better than Austral Public School?
On the Success Index, Arrahman College ranks higher (71.2 vs 61.3 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 Arrahman College and Austral Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Austral and Austral in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arrahman College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Austral Public School has 17.2.
How do Arrahman College and Austral Public School rank in NSW?
Arrahman College is 266th of 1,619 and Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.