Al Iman College vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 767 m 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
St Anthony's School
Melton South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Al Iman College Melton South VIC | St Anthony's School Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 239 | #959 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #464 of 1,259 | #2987 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,149 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 628 / 521 | 315 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 85 |
| 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% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 53.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.1 | 29.7 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aliman.vic.edu.au/ | www.sameltonsth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al Iman College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 46.2).
- •Al Iman College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.9).
- •Al Iman College is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 646.
- •Al Iman College has grown faster over five years (90% vs -11%).
- •Al Iman College is a independent school while St Anthony's School 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 Al Iman College better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, Al Iman College ranks higher (59.8 vs 46.2 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 St Anthony's School?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Melton South and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Iman College has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.0.
How do Al Iman College and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Al Iman College is 128th of 239 and St Anthony's School is 959th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.