Large independent co-ed combined school (Prep–12) in Truganina, western Melbourne, serving a highly multicultural community.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 80.0; the result is a B+ overall.
Al-Taqwa College is also known as Altaqwa and Al-Taqwa Truganina.
Median ATAR 80.0 ranks #55 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Independent schools, ranks #41 of 136.
Al-Taqwa College has an overall SchoolRank score of 60.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 62/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1069, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Al-Taqwa College, Year 3 students averaged 425 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 514, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 564, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 593, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Writing. 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-Taqwa College is a large independent combined school with approximately 2,617 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Al-Taqwa College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Al-Taqwa College has a median ATAR of 80.0.
Al-Taqwa College is located in Truganina, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1069 (75th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.