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Rissalah College

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Rissalah College is an independent combined school in Lakemba, NSW, for K–12. It had 946 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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Rissalah College

Lakemba, NSW 2195

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
K–12
Primary & Secondary
Students
946
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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Providing a supportive environment that enables students to attain their full potential.

Dedicated to a positive and stimulating environment, the school offers a comprehensive education programme integrated with Islamic values across all Key Learning Areas, fostering excellence, equity, and a strong moral ethos within the student community.

School Overview

Key information about Rissalah College

School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–12Enrolments946
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:15.4
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsK–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments946
Teacher–student ratio1:15.4
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.09902021: 767 students · K–920212022: 884 students · K–1020222023: 803 students · K–1120232024: 990 students · K–1220242025: 946 students · K–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
418(44.2%)
Girls
528(55.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
88%
English only
12%
Not stated
0%

Location

Rissalah College

54-72 Hampden Rd, Lakemba NSW 2195

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Key Highlights

Key points parents often compare first for Rissalah College

  • Arabic in the secondary electives

    Years 9–10 students can choose Arabic as one of four elective subjects, alongside Commerce, Food Technology and Visual Arts.

  • Islamic Studies through K–12

    Islamic Studies is part of the core curriculum, with primary and secondary Arabic and Islamic Studies departments listed on the school site.

  • Year 11–12 subject choice depth

    In Years 11 and 12, English is the only compulsory subject, and students choose the remainder under NESA rules.

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