Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.6 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
Sacred Heart Primary School
Thornlie · Catholic primary · PP-6
387 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) Thornlie WA | Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 172 | #194 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,259 | #1936 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 733 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 391 | 198 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.shthorn.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 47.5).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is the larger school with 733 students compared with 387.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has grown faster over five years (55% vs -4%).
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is a independent school while Sacred Heart Primary School 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 (Thornlie) better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (59.9 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Thornlie and Thornlie 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 Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.7.
How do Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is 81st of 172 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 194th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.