Harrington Street Public School vs Mount Pritchard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Street Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · P-6
740 students · ICSEA 1000
Mount Pritchard Public School
Mount Pritchard · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Harrington Street Public School Cabramatta NSW | Mount Pritchard Public School Mount Pritchard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #930 of 1,619 | #1205 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2880 of 4,908 | #3742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 740 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 404 | 179 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.6 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Mount Pritchard 2170 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | haringtst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtpritchar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harrington Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 35.4).
- •Harrington Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrington Street Public School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 368.
- •Mount Pritchard Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -25%).
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 Street Public School better than Mount Pritchard Public School?
On the Success Index, Harrington Street Public School ranks higher (47.4 vs 35.4 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 Street Public School and Mount Pritchard Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Mount Pritchard in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrington Street Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pritchard Public School has 13.6.
How do Harrington Street Public School and Mount Pritchard Public School rank in NSW?
Harrington Street Public School is 930th of 1,619 and Mount Pritchard Public School is 1205th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.