Chullora Public School vs Malek Fahd Islamic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 462 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chullora Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 965
Malek Fahd Islamic School
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
3,352 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Chullora Public School Greenacre NSW | Malek Fahd Islamic School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1008 of 1,619 | #181 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3144 of 4,908 | #574 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 430 | 3,352 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 268 | 1,741 / 1,611 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 257 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 229.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 83.2 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chullora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Malek Fahd Islamic School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 44.1).
- •Malek Fahd Islamic School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chullora Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Malek Fahd Islamic School is the larger school with 3,352 students compared with 430.
- •Chullora Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 18%).
- •Chullora Public School is a government school while Malek Fahd Islamic School 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 Chullora Public School better than Malek Fahd Islamic School?
On the Success Index, Malek Fahd Islamic School ranks higher (53.7 vs 44.1 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 Chullora Public School and Malek Fahd Islamic School?
About 462 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chullora Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malek Fahd Islamic School has 14.6.
How do Chullora Public School and Malek Fahd Islamic School rank in NSW?
Chullora Public School is 1008th of 1,619 and Malek Fahd Islamic School is 181st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.