Al-Taqwa College vs Thomas Carr College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Thomas Carr College
Tarneit · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,347 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Al-Taqwa College Truganina VIC | Thomas Carr College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 239 | #80 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 1,259 | #194 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,617 | 1,347 |
| Girls / boys | 1,417 / 1,200 | 659 / 688 |
| Foundation intake | 251 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 241 | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.9% | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.0 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 127.9 | 69.5 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomas Carr College scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 63.7).
- •Al-Taqwa College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Taqwa College is the larger school with 2,617 students compared with 1,347.
- •Al-Taqwa College is a independent school while Thomas Carr College 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 Thomas Carr College?
On the Success Index, Thomas Carr College ranks higher (73.6 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 Thomas Carr College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Taqwa College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Carr College has 12.6.
How do Al-Taqwa College and Thomas Carr College rank in VIC?
Al-Taqwa College is 113th of 239 and Thomas Carr College is 80th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.