Harrington Public School vs Mitchells Island Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Public School
Harrington · Government primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 949
Mitchells Island Public School
Mitchells Island · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Harrington Public School Harrington NSW | Mitchells Island Public School Mitchells Island NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1224 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3800 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 34 | 16 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 11% |
| Suburb | Harrington 2427 | Mitchells Island 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mitchellsi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harrington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 26.8).
- •Harrington Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrington Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Harrington Public School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 37.
- •Mitchells Island Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -28%).
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 Public School better than Mitchells Island Public School?
On the Success Index, Harrington Public School ranks higher (34.6 vs 26.8 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 Public School and Mitchells Island Public School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Harrington and Mitchells Island in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrington Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mitchells Island Public School has 12.8.
How do Harrington Public School and Mitchells Island Public School rank in NSW?
Harrington Public School is 1224th of 1,619 and Mitchells Island Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.