Harwood Island Public School vs Maclean Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 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 Public School
Maclean · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Harwood Island Public School Harwood NSW | Maclean Public School Maclean NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1529 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 20 | 99 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 30% |
| Suburb | Harwood 2465 | Maclean 2463 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | harwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maclean-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Harwood Island Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 22.8).
- •Harwood Island Public School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harwood Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Maclean Public School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 34.
- •Maclean Public School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Harwood Island Public School ranks higher (30.5 vs 22.8 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 Public School?
About 5.2 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 Public School has 15.7.
How do Harwood Island Public School and Maclean Public School rank in NSW?
Harwood Island Public School is unranked and Maclean Public School is 1529th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.