Harkaway Primary School vs Oatlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 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
Oatlands Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
1,003 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Harkaway Primary School Harkaway VIC | Oatlands Primary School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #826 of 1,290 | #831 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2511 of 4,908 | #2542 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 1,003 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 55 | 490 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harkaway 3806 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayps.vic.edu.au | www.oatlandsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.7 vs 52.2).
- •Oatlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harkaway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Oatlands Primary School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 106.
- •Oatlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -29%).
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 Oatlands 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 Harkaway Primary School and Oatlands Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harkaway and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oatlands Primary School has 15.7.
How do Harkaway Primary School and Oatlands Primary School rank in VIC?
Harkaway Primary School is 826th of 1,290 and Oatlands Primary School is 831st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.