Curl Curl North Public School vs Harbord Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 950 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curl Curl North Public School
North Curl Curl · Government primary · K-6
699 students · ICSEA 1116
Harbord Public School
Freshwater · Government primary · K-6
881 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Curl Curl North Public School North Curl Curl NSW | Harbord Public School Freshwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 1,619 | #270 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 4,908 | #916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 699 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 366 | 449 / 432 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 46.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Curl Curl 2099 | Freshwater 2096 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curlcurln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harbord-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harbord Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 69.1).
- •Harbord Public School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curl Curl North Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
- •Harbord Public School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 699.
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 Curl Curl North Public School better than Harbord Public School?
On the Success Index, Harbord Public School ranks higher (71.0 vs 69.1 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 Curl Curl North Public School and Harbord Public School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between North Curl Curl and Freshwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curl Curl North Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harbord Public School has 19.1.
How do Curl Curl North Public School and Harbord Public School rank in NSW?
Curl Curl North Public School is 330th of 1,619 and Harbord Public School is 270th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.