Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) vs Cloverdale Education Support Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale)
Kewdale · Independent combined · PP-12
1,947 students · ICSEA 1037
Cloverdale Education Support Centre
Cloverdale · Government special · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Kewdale WA | Cloverdale Education Support Centre Cloverdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #572 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,947 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 1,048 / 899 | 30 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 201 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.6 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 41.1 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Kewdale 6105 | Cloverdale 6105 |
| Council area | Belmont | Belmont |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6064 |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cloverdale Education Support Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 14.7).
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 99.
- •Cloverdale Education Support Centre has grown faster over five years (52% vs 16%).
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is a independent school while Cloverdale Education Support Centre 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 (Kewdale) better than Cloverdale Education Support Centre?
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 Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) and Cloverdale Education Support Centre?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kewdale and Cloverdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cloverdale Education Support Centre has 5.3.
How do Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) and Cloverdale Education Support Centre rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is 56th of 172 and Cloverdale Education Support Centre is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.