Harkaway Primary School vs Mary MacKillop School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harkaway Primary School
Harkaway · Government primary · Prep-6
106 students · ICSEA 1026
Mary MacKillop School
Narre Warren North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
294 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Harkaway Primary School Harkaway VIC | Mary MacKillop School Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #826 of 1,290 | #608 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2511 of 4,908 | #1755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 55 | 146 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harkaway 3806 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayps.vic.edu.au | www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 52.7).
- •Mary MacKillop School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harkaway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Mary MacKillop School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 106.
- •Mary MacKillop School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -29%).
- •Harkaway Primary School is a government school while Mary MacKillop School is a catholic 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 Primary School better than Mary MacKillop School?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop School ranks higher (61.9 vs 52.7 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 Primary School and Mary MacKillop School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Harkaway and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop School has 15.7.
How do Harkaway Primary School and Mary MacKillop School rank in VIC?
Harkaway Primary School is 826th of 1,290 and Mary MacKillop School is 608th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.