Arrahman College vs Thomas Hassall Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Middleton Grange · Independent combined · K-12
1,721 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Arrahman College Austral NSW | Thomas Hassall Anglican College Middleton Grange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 1,619 | #156 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #897 of 4,908 | #492 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 256 | 1,721 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 127 | 831 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 124.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Middleton Grange 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au | www.thac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Arrahman College scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 58.3).
- •Arrahman College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Hassall Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Thomas Hassall Anglican College is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 256.
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 Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Arrahman College ranks higher (71.2 vs 58.3 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 Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Austral and Middleton Grange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arrahman College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Hassall Anglican College has 13.9.
How do Arrahman College and Thomas Hassall Anglican College rank in NSW?
Arrahman College is 266th of 1,619 and Thomas Hassall Anglican College is 156th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.