Harrisfield Primary School vs Silverton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Silverton Primary School
Noble Park North · Government primary · Prep-6
406 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC | Silverton Primary School Noble Park North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,290 | #822 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2277 of 4,908 | #2482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 240 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 121 | 188 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park North 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrisfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.silverton-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harrisfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 53.1).
- •Silverton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Silverton Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 240.
- •Harrisfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Silverton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harrisfield Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.1 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 Silverton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrisfield Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silverton Primary School has 13.1.
How do Harrisfield Primary School and Silverton Primary School rank in VIC?
Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 and Silverton Primary School is 822nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.