Harrisfield Primary School vs Noble Park English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisfield Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
240 students · ICSEA 1017
Noble Park English Language School
Noble Park · Government special · Prep-12
847 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC | Noble Park English Language School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2277 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 240 | 847 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 121 | 384 / 463 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 114.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 41.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrisfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.nobleparkels.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrisfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park English Language School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 13.0).
- •Noble Park English Language School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 240.
- •Noble Park English Language School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -4%).
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 Harrisfield Primary School better than Noble Park English Language 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 Harrisfield Primary School and Noble Park English Language School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrisfield Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Noble Park English Language School has 7.4.
How do Harrisfield Primary School and Noble Park English Language School rank in VIC?
Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 and Noble Park English Language School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.