Barrawang Primary School vs Harvest Home Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barrawang Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1053
Harvest Home Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
885 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Barrawang Primary School Wollert VIC | Harvest Home Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 1,290 | #714 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1391 of 4,908 | #2125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 885 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 204 | 434 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 63.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrawangps.vic.edu.au/ | www.harvesthomeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Barrawang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 57.4).
- •Barrawang Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvest Home Primary School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 375.
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 Barrawang Primary School better than Harvest Home Primary School?
On the Success Index, Barrawang Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 57.4 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 Barrawang Primary School and Harvest Home Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barrawang Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harvest Home Primary School has 13.8.
How do Barrawang Primary School and Harvest Home Primary School rank in VIC?
Barrawang Primary School is 503rd of 1,290 and Harvest Home Primary School is 714th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.