Amaroo School vs Harrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo School
Amaroo · Government combined · K-10
1,638 students · ICSEA 1070
Harrison School
Harrison · Government combined · K-10
1,365 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Amaroo School Amaroo ACT | Harrison School Harrison ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 23 | #19 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,259 | #755 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,638 | 1,365 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 889 | 657 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 93.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Harrison 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amaroos.act.edu.au/ | www.harrison.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Amaroo School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 45.4).
- •Amaroo School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Amaroo School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Amaroo School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 1,365.
- •Amaroo School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -23%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amaroo School better than Harrison School?
On the Success Index, Amaroo School ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amaroo School and Harrison School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Harrison in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrison School has 14.6.
How do Amaroo School and Harrison School rank in ACT?
Amaroo School is 18th of 23 and Harrison School is 19th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.