Harrington Street Public School vs St Johns Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 944 m 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
St Johns Park Public School
St Johns Park · Government primary · P-6
673 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Harrington Street Public School Cabramatta NSW | St Johns Park Public School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #930 of 1,619 | #827 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2880 of 4,908 | #2524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 740 | 673 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 404 | 333 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | haringtst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjohnspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Johns Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 47.4).
- •St Johns Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrington Street Public School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 673.
- •St Johns Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 St Johns Park Public School?
On the Success Index, St Johns Park Public School ranks higher (52.5 vs 47.4 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 St Johns Park Public School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Cabramatta and St Johns Park 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 St Johns Park Public School has 14.2.
How do Harrington Street Public School and St Johns Park Public School rank in NSW?
Harrington Street Public School is 930th of 1,619 and St Johns Park Public School is 827th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.