Harrington Park Public School vs St Benedict's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
St Benedict's Catholic College
Oran Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Harrington Park Public School Harrington Park NSW | St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #738 of 1,619 | #230 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2253 of 4,908 | #595 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 358 | 580 / 494 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Harrington Park 2567 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harringtnp-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.0 vs 56.4).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 731.
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 3%).
- •Harrington Park Public School is a government school while St Benedict's Catholic College 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 Harrington Park Public School better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harrington Park Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harrington Park and Oran Park 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 St Benedict's Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Harrington Park Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Harrington Park Public School is 738th of 1,619 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 230th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.