Al-Taqwa College vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Truganina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Al-Taqwa College Truganina VIC | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Truganina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 239 | #262 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 1,259 | #555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,617 | 442 |
| Girls / boys | 1,417 / 1,200 | 235 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 251 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 127.9 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Truganina 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/ | www.sctruganina.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 63.7).
- •Al-Taqwa College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Al-Taqwa College is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 442.
- •Al-Taqwa College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 18%).
- •Al-Taqwa College is a independent school while St Clare's Catholic Primary 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-Taqwa College better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 63.7 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 St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 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 St Clare's Catholic Primary School has 13.2.
How do Al-Taqwa College and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Al-Taqwa College is 113th of 239 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 262nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.