Colo Heights Public School vs Harrington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 247 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo Heights Public School
Colo Heights · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 949
Harrington Public School
Harrington · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Colo Heights Public School Colo Heights NSW | Harrington Public School Harrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1224 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3800 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 14 | 49 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 18% |
| Suburb | Colo Heights 2756 | Harrington 2427 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | colohts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harrington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 30.0).
- •Colo Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •Harrington Public School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 29.
- •Colo Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -28%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Riverstone
Frequently asked questions
Is Colo Heights Public School better than Harrington Public School?
On the Success Index, Harrington Public School ranks higher (34.6 vs 30.0 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 Colo Heights Public School and Harrington Public School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Colo Heights and Harrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo Heights Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrington Public School has 11.2.
How do Colo Heights Public School and Harrington Public School rank in NSW?
Colo Heights Public School is unranked and Harrington Public School is 1224th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.