Al-Ameen College vs Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Ameen College
Langford · Independent combined · PP-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1087
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)
Thornlie · Independent combined · PP-6
733 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Al-Ameen College Langford WA | Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 172 | #81 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #567 of 1,259 | #706 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 733 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 540 | 342 / 391 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Langford 6147 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alameencollege.wa.edu.au/ | www.aic.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Al-Ameen College scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 47.5).
- •Al-Ameen College has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al-Ameen College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Al-Ameen College is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 733.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has grown faster over five years (55% vs 21%).
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-Ameen College better than Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)?
On the Success Index, Al-Ameen College ranks higher (53.8 vs 47.5 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-Ameen College and Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Langford and Thornlie in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Ameen College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has 16.1.
How do Al-Ameen College and Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) rank in WA?
Al-Ameen College is 55th of 172 and Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is 81st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.