Edgars Creek Primary School vs Harvest Home Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgars Creek Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
812 students · ICSEA 1025
Harvest Home Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
885 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Edgars Creek Primary School Wollert VIC | Harvest Home Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #708 of 1,290 | #714 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2108 of 4,908 | #2125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 812 | 885 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 412 | 434 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | 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 | 1025 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 63.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edgarscreekps.vic.edu.au | www.harvesthomeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.7 vs 57.4).
- •Harvest Home Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvest Home Primary School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 812.
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 Edgars Creek Primary School better than Harvest Home 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 Edgars Creek Primary School and Harvest Home Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgars Creek Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harvest Home Primary School has 13.8.
How do Edgars Creek Primary School and Harvest Home Primary School rank in VIC?
Edgars Creek Primary School is 708th of 1,290 and Harvest Home Primary School is 714th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.