Harwood Island Public School vs Maclean High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Island Public School
Harwood · Government primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 943
Maclean High School
Maclean · Government high school · 7-12
689 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Harwood Island Public School Harwood NSW | Maclean High School Maclean NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #328 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #909 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 34 | 689 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 20 | 346 / 343 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 67.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 17% |
| Suburb | Harwood 2465 | Maclean 2463 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maclean-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maclean High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 30.5).
- •Maclean High School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maclean High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Maclean High School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 34.
- •Maclean High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
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 Harwood Island Public School better than Maclean High School?
On the Success Index, Maclean High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 30.5 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 Harwood Island Public School and Maclean High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Harwood and Maclean in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harwood Island Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maclean High School has 10.1.
How do Harwood Island Public School and Maclean High School rank in NSW?
Harwood Island Public School is unranked and Maclean High School is 328th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.