Harcourt Public School vs Mullaway Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 470 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
Mullaway Public School
Mullaway · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW | Mullaway Public School Mullaway NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #862 of 1,619 | #683 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2621 of 4,908 | #2079 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 198 | 115 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Campsie 2194 | Mullaway 2456 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullaway-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mullaway Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 51.0).
- •Harcourt Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 266.
- •Mullaway Public School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Mullaway Public School?
On the Success Index, Mullaway Public School ranks higher (58.1 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 Mullaway Public School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Campsie and Mullaway 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 Mullaway Public School has 17.1.
How do Harcourt Public School and Mullaway Public School rank in NSW?
Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 and Mullaway Public School is 683rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.