Buchan Primary School vs Harrisfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 269 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buchan Primary School
Buchan · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 1017
Harrisfield Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
240 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Buchan Primary School Buchan VIC | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #760 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 240 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 14 | 119 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Buchan 3885 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buchanps.vic.edu.au | www.harrisfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.2 vs 55.6).
- •Buchan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.0).
- •Harrisfield Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 23.
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 Buchan Primary School better than Harrisfield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buchan Primary School and Harrisfield Primary School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Buchan and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buchan Primary School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrisfield Primary School has 13.0.
How do Buchan Primary School and Harrisfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Buchan Primary School is unranked and Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.