Rissalah College vs St Charbel's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rissalah College
Lakemba · Independent combined · K-12
946 students · ICSEA 1041
St Charbel's College
Punchbowl · Independent combined · K-12
1,198 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Rissalah College Lakemba NSW | St Charbel's College Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 314 | #172 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #655 of 1,259 | #555 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 946 | 1,198 |
| Girls / boys | 528 / 418 | 619 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.6 | 98.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rissalah.nsw.edu.au | www.stcharbel.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Charbel's College scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 50.1).
- •St Charbel's College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Charbel's College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •St Charbel's College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 946.
- •Rissalah College has grown faster over five years (59% vs 4%).
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 Rissalah College better than St Charbel's College?
On the Success Index, St Charbel's College ranks higher (54.6 vs 50.1 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 Rissalah College and St Charbel's College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakemba and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rissalah College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Charbel's College has 12.2.
How do Rissalah College and St Charbel's College rank in NSW?
Rissalah College is 205th of 314 and St Charbel's College is 172nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.