Rissalah College
Rissalah College is an independent combined school in Lakemba, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1041, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 946 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 88% of students have a language background other than English.
Lakemba NSW 2195. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rissalah College compares
By ICSEA, Rissalah College ranks 205th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hampden Park Public School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Rissalah College scores 1041, near average.
Enrolment and location
Rissalah 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 Lakemba
Rissalah College is located in Lakemba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,227/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 17,092.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lakemba suburb profileSchools near Rissalah College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rissalah College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lakemba | 0.1 km | 966 | 75 lower | 859 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Lakemba | 0.9 km | 999 | 42 lower | 730 |
| Lakemba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Lakemba | 1.0 km | 999 | 42 lower | 428 |
| Al-Faisal College - LakembaIndependent Primary · Lakemba | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Wiley Park Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Punchbowl | 1.2 km | 954 | 87 lower | 589 |
| Wiley Park Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wiley Park | 1.2 km | 994 | 47 lower | 550 |
| Belmore Boys High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Belmore | 1.2 km | 953 | 88 lower | 614 |
| Belmore North Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Belmore | 1.3 km | 977 | 64 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rissalah College a government school?
No, Rissalah College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Rissalah College offer?
Rissalah College offers K-12.
What is Rissalah College's ICSEA score?
Rissalah College has an ICSEA score of 1041, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rissalah College?
Rissalah College has 946 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rissalah College?
The nearest schools to Rissalah College are Hampden Park Public School (0.1 km), Canterbury Vale School (0.2 km), St Therese's Catholic Primary School (0.5 km).
Where is Rissalah College located?
Rissalah College is located in Lakemba, NSW 2195. Visit the school website at http://www.rissalah.nsw.edu.au.