Gold Creek School vs Harrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Creek School
Nicholls · Government combined · K-10
1,261 students · ICSEA 1052
Harrison School
Harrison · Government combined · K-10
1,365 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Gold Creek School Nicholls ACT | Harrison School Harrison ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 23 | #19 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #528 of 1,259 | #755 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,261 | 1,365 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 668 | 657 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.6 | 93.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nicholls 2913 | Harrison 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldcreek.act.edu.au/ | www.harrison.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gold Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 45.4).
- •Harrison School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gold Creek School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Harrison School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 1,261.
- •Gold Creek School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Gold Creek School better than Harrison School?
On the Success Index, Gold Creek School ranks higher (56.3 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 Gold Creek School and Harrison School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Nicholls and Harrison in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gold Creek School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrison School has 14.6.
How do Gold Creek School and Harrison School rank in ACT?
Gold Creek School is 17th of 23 and Harrison School is 19th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.