Drummoyne Public School vs Harbord Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drummoyne Public School
Drummoyne · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1137
Harbord Public School
Freshwater · Government primary · K-6
881 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Drummoyne Public School Drummoyne NSW | Harbord Public School Freshwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 1,619 | #270 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1135 of 4,908 | #916 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 219 | 449 / 432 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 46.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drummoyne 2047 | Freshwater 2096 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | drummoyne-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 68.7).
- •Drummoyne Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.1).
- •Harbord Public School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 427.
- •Harbord Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -31%).
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 Drummoyne Public School better than Harbord Public School?
On the Success Index, Harbord Public School ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.7 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 Drummoyne Public School and Harbord Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Drummoyne and Freshwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drummoyne Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harbord Public School has 19.1.
How do Drummoyne Public School and Harbord Public School rank in NSW?
Drummoyne Public School is 348th of 1,619 and Harbord Public School is 270th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.