Harcourt Public School vs St Mel's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 961 m 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
St Mel's Catholic Primary School
Campsie · Catholic primary · K-6
345 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW | St Mel's Catholic Primary School Campsie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #862 of 1,619 | #538 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2621 of 4,908 | #1648 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 198 | 193 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Campsie 2194 | Campsie 2194 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmcampsie.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mel's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 51.0).
- •St Mel's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harcourt Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 345.
- •St Mel's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -20%).
- •Harcourt Public School is a government school while St Mel's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Mel's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mel's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 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 St Mel's Catholic Primary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Campsie and Campsie 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 St Mel's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Harcourt Public School and St Mel's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 and St Mel's Catholic Primary School is 538th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.