Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) vs St John Bosco College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 3.6 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
St John Bosco College
Piara Waters · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,243 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) Forrestdale WA | St John Bosco College Piara Waters WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 172 | #47 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 1,259 | #495 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-9 | PP-12 |
| Students | 599 | 1,243 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 270 | 605 / 638 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +156% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 80.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Piara Waters 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.wa.edu.au/schools/forrestdale/ | web.stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 47.3).
- •St John Bosco College has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •St John Bosco College is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 599.
- •Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is a independent school while St John Bosco 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 Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) better than St John Bosco College?
On the Success Index, St John Bosco College ranks higher (58.1 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 St John Bosco College?
About 3.6 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 St John Bosco College has 15.5.
How do Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) and St John Bosco College rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) is 82nd of 172 and St John Bosco College is 47th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.