Harrington Public School vs Old Bar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 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
Old Bar Public School
Old Bar · Government primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Harrington Public School Harrington NSW | Old Bar Public School Old Bar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1224 of 1,619 | #1030 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3800 of 4,908 | #3212 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 34 | 234 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 13% |
| Suburb | Harrington 2427 | Old Bar 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oldbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Old Bar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 34.6).
- •Old Bar Public School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrington Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.7).
- •Old Bar Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 83.
- •Old Bar Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Old Bar Public School?
On the Success Index, Old Bar Public School ranks higher (43.2 vs 34.6 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 Old Bar Public School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Harrington and Old Bar 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 Old Bar Public School has 17.7.
How do Harrington Public School and Old Bar Public School rank in NSW?
Harrington Public School is 1224th of 1,619 and Old Bar Public School is 1030th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.