Harrisfield Primary School vs Noble Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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 Secondary College
Noble Park · Government high school · 7-12
592 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC | Noble Park Secondary College Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,290 | #334 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2277 of 4,908 | #1279 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 240 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 121 | 315 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 33.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 89% |
| 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.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrisfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 26.2).
- •Harrisfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Noble Park Secondary College is the larger school with 592 students compared with 240.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Harrisfield Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 26.2 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 Harrisfield Primary School and Noble Park Secondary College?
About 1.8 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 Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Harrisfield Primary School and Noble Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 and Noble Park Secondary College is 334th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.