Harkaway Hills College vs Narre Warren North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 441 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harkaway Hills College
Narre Warren North · Independent combined · Prep-10
321 students · ICSEA 1149
Narre Warren North Primary School
Narre Warren North · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Harkaway Hills College Narre Warren North VIC | Narre Warren North Primary School Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 239 | #750 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #91 of 1,259 | #2237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 72 | 161 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +189% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren North 3804 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayhills.vic.edu.au | www.narrewarrennorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harkaway Hills College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 56.2).
- •Harkaway Hills College has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harkaway Hills College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Narre Warren North Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 321.
- •Harkaway Hills College has grown faster over five years (189% vs -11%).
- •Harkaway Hills College is a independent school while Narre Warren North Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Harkaway Hills College better than Narre Warren North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harkaway Hills College ranks higher (80.8 vs 56.2 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 Harkaway Hills College and Narre Warren North Primary School?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Narre Warren North and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Hills College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narre Warren North Primary School has 15.9.
How do Harkaway Hills College and Narre Warren North Primary School rank in VIC?
Harkaway Hills College is 37th of 239 and Narre Warren North Primary School is 750th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.