Barramurra Public School vs Harrington Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barramurra Public School
Oran Park · Government primary · K-6
1,182 students · ICSEA 1044
Harrington Park Public School
Harrington Park · Government primary · K-6
731 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Barramurra Public School Oran Park NSW | Harrington Park Public School Harrington Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #755 of 1,619 | #738 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2305 of 4,908 | #2253 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,182 | 731 |
| Girls / boys | 522 / 660 | 373 / 358 |
| Foundation intake | 219 | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Oran Park 2570 | Harrington Park 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harringtnp-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.2 vs 56.0).
- •Barramurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrington Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Barramurra Public School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 731.
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 Barramurra Public School better than Harrington Park Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barramurra Public School and Harrington Park Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oran Park and Harrington Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barramurra Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrington Park Public School has 15.8.
How do Barramurra Public School and Harrington Park Public School rank in NSW?
Barramurra Public School is 755th of 1,619 and Harrington Park Public School is 738th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.