Al-Hidayah Islamic School vs Clontarf Aboriginal College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Hidayah Islamic School
Bentley · Independent primary · PP-6
198 students · ICSEA 1055
Clontarf Aboriginal College
Waterford · Catholic special · 7-12
135 students · ICSEA 712
| Measure | Al-Hidayah Islamic School Bentley WA | Clontarf Aboriginal College Waterford WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1744 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 198 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 99 | 65 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 712 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 100% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | Waterford 6152 |
| Council area | Canning | South Perth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.islamicschool.com.au | web.clontarf.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 712), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clontarf Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.2).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 135.
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -22%).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is a independent school while Clontarf Aboriginal 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-Hidayah Islamic School better than Clontarf Aboriginal College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Clontarf Aboriginal College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bentley and Waterford in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clontarf Aboriginal College has 7.2.
How do Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Clontarf Aboriginal College rank in WA?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School is 173rd of 583 and Clontarf Aboriginal College is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.