Edgars Creek Secondary College vs Harvest Home Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 547 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgars Creek Secondary College
Wollert · Government high school · 7-12
1,330 students · ICSEA 999
Harvest Home Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
885 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Edgars Creek Secondary College Wollert VIC | Harvest Home Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 348 | #714 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,472 | #2125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,330 | 885 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 711 | 434 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | – | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | 217 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +202% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 63.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edgarscreeksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.harvesthomeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harvest Home Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 46.3).
- •Harvest Home Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 885.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has grown faster over five years (202% vs -22%).
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 Secondary College better than Harvest Home Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harvest Home Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 46.3 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 Edgars Creek Secondary College and Harvest Home Primary School?
About 547 m in a straight line, between Wollert and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgars Creek Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harvest Home Primary School has 13.8.
How do Edgars Creek Secondary College and Harvest Home Primary School rank in VIC?
Edgars Creek Secondary College is 236th of 348 and Harvest Home Primary School is 714th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.