Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) vs Communicare Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie)
Thornlie · Independent combined · PP-6
733 students · ICSEA 1019
Communicare Academy
Kenwick · Independent special · 7-12
70 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) Thornlie WA | Communicare Academy Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 172 | – |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 733 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 391 | 33 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.communicare.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communicare Academy has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 16.1).
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is the larger school with 733 students compared with 70.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has grown faster over five years (55% vs -17%).
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 (Thornlie) better than Communicare Academy?
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 (Thornlie) and Communicare Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Thornlie and Kenwick in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Communicare Academy has 5.8.
How do Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) and Communicare Academy rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is 81st of 172 and Communicare Academy is unranked among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.