Al-Faisal College is an independent, co-educational school in Auburn offering a traditional, structured approach to learning.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is a B+ overall.
Al-Faisal College is an independent, co-educational school in Auburn offering a traditional, structured approach to learning. The school specialises in Arabic language and Islamic studies alongside strong mathematics instruction, making it well-suited to families seeking a faith-based education with particular emphasis on language and numeracy. Students benefit from a disciplined environment grounded in Islamic values.
Al-Faisal College is also known as Alfaisal and Al-Faisal Auburn.
8 HSC Top Achievers — #17 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Al-Faisal College has an overall SchoolRank score of 68.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1077 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Al-Faisal College, Year 3 students averaged 469 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 545, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 611, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 639, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Al-Faisal College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 2,282 students. It offers education for years K-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Al-Faisal College has approximate annual tuition fees of $2,472. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades A− (Excellent) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Al-Faisal College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is excellent.
The top ATAR was 99.30. In the 2025 HSC, 5 students at Al-Faisal College were all-round achievers, with results in the top band across 10 or more units. The school had 8 top achiever places across 2025 HSC courses. 100% of students received a university offer.
Al-Faisal College is located in Auburn, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1077 (77th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.