Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) vs South Thornlie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.4 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
South Thornlie Primary School
Thornlie · Government primary · K-6
421 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) Thornlie WA | South Thornlie Primary School Thornlie WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 172 | #379 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #706 of 1,259 | #3421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 733 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 391 | 201 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Thornlie 6108 | Thornlie 6108 |
| Council area | Gosnells | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aic.wa.edu.au | www.souththornlieps.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 40.1).
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is the larger school with 733 students compared with 421.
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) has grown faster over five years (55% vs -6%).
- •Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is a independent school while South Thornlie 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 (Thornlie) better than South Thornlie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) ranks higher (47.5 vs 40.1 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 South Thornlie Primary School?
About 1.4 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 South Thornlie Primary School has 15.9.
How do Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) and South Thornlie Primary School rank in WA?
Australian Islamic College (Thornlie) is 81st of 172 and South Thornlie Primary School is 379th of 583 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.