Al-Hidayah Islamic School vs Margaret River Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 241 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
Margaret River Independent School
Forest Grove · Independent primary · PP-6
156 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Al-Hidayah Islamic School Bentley WA | Margaret River Independent School Forest Grove WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 583 | #161 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1744 of 4,908 | #1644 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 198 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 99 | 71 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | Forest Grove 6286 |
| Council area | Canning | Augusta Margaret River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.islamicschool.com.au | www.mris.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret River Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 62.0).
- •Margaret River Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margaret River Independent School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Al-Hidayah Islamic School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 156.
- •Margaret River Independent School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
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 Margaret River Independent School?
On the Success Index, Margaret River Independent School ranks higher (63.0 vs 62.0 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-Hidayah Islamic School and Margaret River Independent School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Bentley and Forest Grove 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 Margaret River Independent School has 14.1.
How do Al-Hidayah Islamic School and Margaret River Independent School rank in WA?
Al-Hidayah Islamic School is 173rd of 583 and Margaret River Independent School is 161st of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.