Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) vs Rehoboth Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.9 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
Rehoboth Christian College
Kenwick · Independent combined · PP-12
1,009 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) Thornlie WA | Rehoboth Christian College Kenwick WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 172 | #17 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,259 | #205 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 733 | 1,009 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 391 | 508 / 501 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 88.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 62.3 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Kenwick 6107 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.rehoboth.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rehoboth Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 47.5).
- •Rehoboth Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rehoboth Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Rehoboth Christian College is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 733.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has grown faster over five years (55% vs 38%).
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 Rehoboth Christian College?
On the Success Index, Rehoboth Christian College ranks higher (73.5 vs 47.5 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 (Thornlie) and Rehoboth Christian College?
About 2.9 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 Rehoboth Christian College has 11.4.
How do Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) and Rehoboth Christian College rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is 81st of 172 and Rehoboth Christian College is 17th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.