Harrison School vs Mother Teresa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 320 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison School
Harrison · Government combined · K-10
1,365 students · ICSEA 1058
Mother Teresa School
Harrison · Catholic primary · K-6
716 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Harrison School Harrison ACT | Mother Teresa School Harrison ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 23 | #44 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #755 of 1,259 | #1140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,365 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 657 / 708 | 357 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.4 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Harrison 2914 | Harrison 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrison.act.edu.au/ | www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 45.4).
- •Mother Teresa School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrison School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •Harrison School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 716.
- •Mother Teresa School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
- •Harrison School is a government school while Mother Teresa School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Harrison School better than Mother Teresa School?
On the Success Index, Mother Teresa School ranks higher (68.7 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 Harrison School and Mother Teresa School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Harrison and Harrison in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrison School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mother Teresa School has 17.3.
How do Harrison School and Mother Teresa School rank in ACT?
Harrison School is 19th of 23 and Mother Teresa School is 44th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.