Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) vs Riva Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)
Forrestdale · Independent combined · PP-9
599 students · ICSEA 1042
Riva Primary School
Piara Waters · Government primary · K-6
854 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) Forrestdale WA | Riva Primary School Piara Waters WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 172 | #144 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 1,259 | #1521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 599 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 270 | 393 / 461 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 46.2 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Piara Waters 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/forrestdale/ | www.rivaps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riva Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 47.3).
- •Riva Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Riva Primary School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 599.
- •Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is a independent school while Riva 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 Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) better than Riva Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riva Primary School ranks higher (64.3 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 Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) and Riva Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Piara Waters in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riva Primary School has 15.9.
How do Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) and Riva Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is 82nd of 172 and Riva Primary School is 144th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.