Australian Islamic College of Sydney vs CathWest Innovation College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College of Sydney
Mount Druitt · Independent combined · K-12
1,289 students · ICSEA 1077
CathWest Innovation College
Mount Druitt · Catholic high school · 10-12
385 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Australian Islamic College of Sydney Mount Druitt NSW | CathWest Innovation College Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 314 | #268 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #527 of 1,259 | #702 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 673 / 616 | 159 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.8 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aics.nsw.edu.au/ | cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 51.7).
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •CathWest Innovation College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 385.
- •Australian Islamic College of Sydney is a independent school while CathWest Innovation College is a catholic 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 Australian Islamic College of Sydney better than CathWest Innovation College?
On the Success Index, Australian Islamic College of Sydney ranks higher (56.3 vs 51.7 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 Australian Islamic College of Sydney and CathWest Innovation College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College of Sydney has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and CathWest Innovation College has 11.8.
How do Australian Islamic College of Sydney and CathWest Innovation College rank in NSW?
Australian Islamic College of Sydney is 167th of 314 and CathWest Innovation College is 268th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.