Taqwa School is an independent co-educational school built on Islamic education and a tight-knit community ethos.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Taqwa School is an independent co-educational school built on Islamic education and a tight-knit community ethos. Strong pastoral care runs through the school, supported by outdoor education through Outward Bound camps and a focus on sports. It suits families seeking a faith-based education combined with practical outdoor learning and competitive sports involvement.
Taqwa School is also known as Taqwa Moncrieff.
Taqwa School has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1099 (84th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (Excellent).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Taqwa School, Year 3 students averaged 403 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 491, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 542, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 574, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Spelling. 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.
Taqwa School is a small Independent combined school with approximately 407 students. It offers education for years K-10. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Taqwa School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Taqwa School is located in Moncrieff, ACT, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1099 (84th 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.