Harrington Public School vs Windsor Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 264 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
Windsor Park Public School
South Windsor · Government primary · K-6
231 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Harrington Public School Harrington NSW | Windsor Park Public School South Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1224 of 1,619 | #1195 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3800 of 4,908 | #3722 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 231 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 34 | 106 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 18% |
| Suburb | Harrington 2427 | South Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | harrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windsorpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Windsor Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 34.6).
- •Harrington Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Windsor Park Public School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 83.
- •Windsor Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Windsor Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Windsor Park Public School ranks higher (35.8 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 Windsor Park Public School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Harrington and South Windsor 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 Windsor Park Public School has 13.4.
How do Harrington Public School and Windsor Park Public School rank in NSW?
Harrington Public School is 1224th of 1,619 and Windsor Park Public School is 1195th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.