Al Zahra College
Al Zahra College is an independent combined school in Arncliffe, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1032, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 773 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 98% of students have a language background other than English.
Arncliffe NSW 2205. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Al Zahra College compares
By ICSEA, Al Zahra College ranks 234th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arncliffe West Infants School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Al Zahra College scores 1032, near average.
Enrolment and location
Al Zahra College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Arncliffe
Al Zahra College is located in Arncliffe, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,046/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 12,023.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arncliffe suburb profileSchools near Al Zahra College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Al Zahra College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Arncliffe | 0.7 km | 1116 | 84 higher | 292 |
| Arncliffe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 0.8 km | 1028 | 4 lower | 373 |
| Athelstane Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Arncliffe | 1.0 km | 1003 | 29 lower | 277 |
| Ferncourt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 1.4 km | 1125 | 93 higher | 285 |
| Tempe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tempe | 1.8 km | 1096 | 64 higher | 346 |
| Tempe High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tempe | 1.9 km | 1096 | 64 higher | 985 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al Zahra College a government school?
No, Al Zahra College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Al Zahra College offer?
Al Zahra College offers K-12.
What is Al Zahra College's ICSEA score?
Al Zahra College has an ICSEA score of 1032, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Al Zahra College?
Al Zahra College has 773 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Al Zahra College?
The nearest schools to Al Zahra College are Arncliffe West Infants School (0.4 km), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School (0.7 km), Arncliffe Public School (0.8 km).
Where is Al Zahra College located?
Al Zahra College is located in Arncliffe, NSW 2205. Visit the school website at http://www.azc.nsw.edu.au.