Charlton Christian College vs Malek Fahd Islamic School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Christian College
Fassifern · Independent combined · K-12
831 students · ICSEA 1063
Malek Fahd Islamic School
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
3,352 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Charlton Christian College Fassifern NSW | Malek Fahd Islamic School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 314 | #181 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #617 of 1,259 | #574 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 831 | 3,352 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 405 | 1,741 / 1,611 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 257 |
| Year 7 cohort | 78 | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 229.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 83.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fassifern 2283 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charlton.nsw.edu.au | www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Malek Fahd Islamic School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 51.7).
- •Malek Fahd Islamic School is the larger school with 3,352 students compared with 831.
- •Charlton Christian College has grown faster over five years (31% vs 18%).
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 Charlton Christian College better than Malek Fahd Islamic School?
On the Success Index, Malek Fahd Islamic School ranks higher (53.7 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 Charlton Christian College and Malek Fahd Islamic School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Fassifern and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charlton Christian College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malek Fahd Islamic School has 14.6.
How do Charlton Christian College and Malek Fahd Islamic School rank in NSW?
Charlton Christian College is 194th of 314 and Malek Fahd Islamic School is 181st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.