Al-Taqwa College vs Covenant College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Taqwa College
Truganina · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,617 students · ICSEA 1069
Covenant College
Bell Post Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
735 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Al-Taqwa College Truganina VIC | Covenant College Bell Post Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 239 | #114 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 1,259 | #404 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,617 | 735 |
| Girls / boys | 1,417 / 1,200 | 364 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | 251 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.9% | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.0 | 62.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 127.9 | 52.9 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Bell Post Hill 3215 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/ | www.covenant.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.7 vs 63.2).
- •Covenant College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Covenant College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Al-Taqwa College is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 735.
- •Al-Taqwa College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 7%).
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-Taqwa College better than Covenant College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Taqwa College and Covenant College?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Bell Post Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Taqwa College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Covenant College has 11.8.
How do Al-Taqwa College and Covenant College rank in VIC?
Al-Taqwa College is 113th of 239 and Covenant College is 114th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.