Harkaway Primary School vs Timbarra P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Timbarra P-9 College
Berwick · Government combined · Prep-9
594 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Harkaway Primary School Harkaway VIC | Timbarra P-9 College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #826 of 1,290 | #178 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2511 of 4,908 | #812 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 106 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 55 | 281 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Harkaway 3806 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayps.vic.edu.au | www.timbarrap9.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harkaway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 42.7).
- •Harkaway Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Timbarra P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Timbarra P-9 College is the larger school with 594 students compared with 106.
- •Timbarra P-9 College has grown faster over five years (-20% 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 Timbarra P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Harkaway Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 42.7 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 Timbarra P-9 College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harkaway and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Timbarra P-9 College has 11.7.
How do Harkaway Primary School and Timbarra P-9 College rank in VIC?
Harkaway Primary School is 826th of 1,290 and Timbarra P-9 College is 178th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.