Al-Taqwa College

Al-Taqwa College is a private co-educational school located in Truganina in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 2,400 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median ATAR of 33, with 11.90% of students achieving an ATAR above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.

The school is situated in Truganina, which according to the 2021 ABS census data has a total population of 36,305 people, including 1,833 Chinese residents representing 5.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area demonstrates multicultural diversity, with major ethnic groups including Indian (26.19%), Australian (8.98%), British (7.55%), Filipino (5.12%), and Chinese (5.05%) backgrounds.

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Truganina has a crime rate of 7,010 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.03 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating moderate safety conditions. In terms of the local property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $700,000 and the median apartment price is approximately $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $460 and $420 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $440 and $410 per week respectively.

Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 82.70 points. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to make early contact.