Harrietville Primary School vs Kalinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 189 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrietville Primary School
Harrietville · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1097
Kalinda Primary School
Ringwood · Government primary · Prep-6
424 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Harrietville Primary School Harrietville VIC | Kalinda Primary School Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #505 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 29 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 15 | 196 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Harrietville 3741 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Alpine | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrietvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.kalinda.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrietville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 65.8).
- •Harrietville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.5).
- •Kalinda Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 29.
- •Harrietville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -25%).
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 Harrietville Primary School better than Kalinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harrietville Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.8 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 Harrietville Primary School and Kalinda Primary School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Harrietville and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrietville Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalinda Primary School has 15.5.
How do Harrietville Primary School and Kalinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Harrietville Primary School is unranked and Kalinda Primary School is 505th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.