Harkaway Primary School vs Rye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 62 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
Rye Primary School
Rye · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Harkaway Primary School Harkaway VIC | Rye Primary School Rye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #826 of 1,290 | #664 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2511 of 4,908 | #1957 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 55 | 207 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Harkaway 3806 | Rye 3941 |
| Council area | Casey | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayps.vic.edu.au | www.ryeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rye Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 52.7).
- •Harkaway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Rye Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 106.
- •Rye Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Rye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rye Primary School ranks higher (59.6 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 Rye Primary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Harkaway and Rye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rye Primary School has 14.5.
How do Harkaway Primary School and Rye Primary School rank in VIC?
Harkaway Primary School is 826th of 1,290 and Rye Primary School is 664th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.