Aspiri Primary School vs Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspiri Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
1,024 students · ICSEA 1091
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-9
599 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Aspiri Primary School Piara Waters WA | Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) Forrestdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 583 | #82 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #891 of 4,908 | #713 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-9 |
| Students | 1,024 | 599 |
| Girls / boys | 511 / 513 | 329 / 270 |
| Foundation intake | 118 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 22.9 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Piara Waters 6112 | Forrestdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aspirips.wa.edu.au/ | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/forrestdale/ |
The verdict
- •Aspiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 47.3).
- •Aspiri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.1).
- •Aspiri Primary School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 599.
- •Aspiri Primary School is a government school while Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is an independent 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 Aspiri Primary School better than Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)?
On the Success Index, Aspiri Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 47.3 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 Aspiri Primary School and Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Piara Waters and Forrestdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspiri Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has 14.9.
How do Aspiri Primary School and Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) rank in WA?
Aspiri Primary School is 70th of 583 and Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is 82nd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.