Harrington Park Public School vs Macarthur Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Park Public School
Harrington Park · Government primary · K-6
731 students · ICSEA 1035
Macarthur Anglican School
Cobbitty · Independent combined · K-12
1,177 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Harrington Park Public School Harrington Park NSW | Macarthur Anglican School Cobbitty NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #738 of 1,619 | #87 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2253 of 4,908 | #254 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,177 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 358 | 640 / 537 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 49.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harrington Park 2567 | Cobbitty 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harringtnp-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 56.0).
- •Macarthur Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.8).
- •Macarthur Anglican School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 731.
- •Macarthur Anglican School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 3%).
- •Harrington Park Public School is a government school while Macarthur Anglican School is an independent 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 Harrington Park Public School better than Macarthur Anglican School?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Anglican School ranks higher (70.6 vs 56.0 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 Harrington Park Public School and Macarthur Anglican School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Harrington Park and Cobbitty in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrington Park Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Anglican School has 11.2.
How do Harrington Park Public School and Macarthur Anglican School rank in NSW?
Harrington Park Public School is 738th of 1,619 and Macarthur Anglican School is 87th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.