Carwatha College P-12 vs Harrisfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carwatha College P-12
Noble Park · Government combined · Prep-12
681 students · ICSEA 976
Harrisfield Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
240 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Carwatha College P-12 Noble Park VIC | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 239 | #760 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,259 | #2277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 681 | 240 |
| Girls / boys | 358 / 323 | 119 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 65 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carwatha.vic.edu.au | www.harrisfieldps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrisfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 40.0).
- •Harrisfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Carwatha College P-12 is the larger school with 681 students compared with 240.
- •Carwatha College P-12 has grown faster over five years (35% vs -4%).
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 Carwatha College P-12 better than Harrisfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harrisfield Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 40.0 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 Carwatha College P-12 and Harrisfield Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carwatha College P-12 has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrisfield Primary School has 13.0.
How do Carwatha College P-12 and Harrisfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Carwatha College P-12 is 189th of 239 and Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.