Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) vs Queens Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 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
Queens Park Primary School
Queens Park · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Kewdale WA | Queens Park Primary School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 172 | #254 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #572 of 1,259 | #2379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,947 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 1,048 / 899 | 154 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 201 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 132.6 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kewdale 6105 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Belmont | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5386 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.7 vs 54.4).
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 336.
- •Queens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 16%).
- •Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is a independent school while Queens Park 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 (Kewdale) better than Queens Park Primary School?
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 Queens Park Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kewdale and Queens Park 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 Queens Park Primary School has 14.4.
How do Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) and Queens Park Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) is 56th of 172 and Queens Park Primary School is 254th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.