Derinya Primary School vs Harrietville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 223 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Derinya Primary School
Frankston South · Government primary · Prep-6
834 students · ICSEA 1097
Harrietville Primary School
Harrietville · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Derinya Primary School Frankston South VIC | Harrietville Primary School Harrietville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1417 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 834 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 427 | 14 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.4 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Frankston South 3199 | Harrietville 3741 |
| Council area | Frankston | Alpine |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.derinya.vic.edu.au | www.harrietvilleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrietville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 65.5).
- •Harrietville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.2).
- •Derinya Primary School is the larger school with 834 students compared with 29.
- •Harrietville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 Derinya Primary School better than Harrietville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harrietville Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.5 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 Derinya Primary School and Harrietville Primary School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Frankston South and Harrietville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Derinya Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrietville Primary School has 9.1.
How do Derinya Primary School and Harrietville Primary School rank in VIC?
Derinya Primary School is 515th of 1,290 and Harrietville Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.