Al Iman College vs Exford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Iman College
Melton South · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,149 students · ICSEA 1059
Exford Primary School
Exford · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Al Iman College Melton South VIC | Exford Primary School Exford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 239 | #1117 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #464 of 1,259 | #3581 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,149 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 628 / 521 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.1 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Exford 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | aliman.vic.edu.au/ | www.exfordps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Al Iman College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 37.8).
- •Al Iman College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Exford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Al Iman College is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 326.
- •Al Iman College has grown faster over five years (90% vs -30%).
- •Al Iman College is a independent school while Exford Primary School is a government 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 Al Iman College better than Exford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Al Iman College ranks higher (59.8 vs 37.8 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 Al Iman College and Exford Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Exford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Iman College has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Exford Primary School has 15.3.
How do Al Iman College and Exford Primary School rank in VIC?
Al Iman College is 128th of 239 and Exford Primary School is 1117th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.