Islamic College of Melbourne vs Karwan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islamic College of Melbourne
Tarneit · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,017 students · ICSEA 1083
Karwan Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
823 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Islamic College of Melbourne Tarneit VIC | Karwan Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 239 | #392 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #409 of 1,259 | #979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,017 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 1,113 / 904 | 414 / 409 |
| Foundation intake | 180 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | 178 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 88 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.4 | 59.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.icom.vic.edu.au | karwanps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Karwan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 62.8).
- •Islamic College of Melbourne has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karwan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Islamic College of Melbourne is the larger school with 2,017 students compared with 823.
- •Islamic College of Melbourne is a independent school while Karwan Primary School 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 Islamic College of Melbourne better than Karwan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karwan Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 62.8 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 Islamic College of Melbourne and Karwan Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islamic College of Melbourne has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karwan Primary School has 13.8.
How do Islamic College of Melbourne and Karwan Primary School rank in VIC?
Islamic College of Melbourne is 118th of 239 and Karwan Primary School is 392nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.