Al-Taqwa College vs Dohertys Creek P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Dohertys Creek P-9 College
Truganina · Government combined · Prep-9
1,698 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Al-Taqwa College Truganina VIC | Dohertys Creek P-9 College Truganina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 239 | #127 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 1,259 | #461 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 2,617 | 1,698 |
| Girls / boys | 1,417 / 1,200 | 768 / 930 |
| Foundation intake | 251 | 163 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +251% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.0 | 131.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 127.9 | 58.8 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Truganina 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/ | www.dohertyscreekcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Taqwa College scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 60.0).
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Taqwa College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Al-Taqwa College is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 1,698.
- •Dohertys Creek P-9 College has grown faster over five years (251% vs 25%).
- •Al-Taqwa College is a independent school while Dohertys Creek P-9 College 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-Taqwa College better than Dohertys Creek P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Al-Taqwa College ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.0 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-Taqwa College and Dohertys Creek P-9 College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Truganina in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Taqwa College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dohertys Creek P-9 College has 12.9.
How do Al-Taqwa College and Dohertys Creek P-9 College rank in VIC?
Al-Taqwa College is 113th of 239 and Dohertys Creek P-9 College is 127th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.