Harcourt Public School vs Mayfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harcourt Public School
Campsie · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1033
Mayfield West Public School
Mayfield · Government primary · P-6
342 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW | Mayfield West Public School Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #862 of 1,619 | #548 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2621 of 4,908 | #1684 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 373 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 198 | 183 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Campsie 2194 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mayfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 51.0).
- •Harcourt Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 342.
- •Mayfield West Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -20%).
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 Harcourt Public School better than Mayfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield West Public School ranks higher (62.6 vs 51.0 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 Harcourt Public School and Mayfield West Public School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Campsie and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harcourt Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mayfield West Public School has 15.7.
How do Harcourt Public School and Mayfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 and Mayfield West Public School is 548th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.