Harrisfield Primary School vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Elizabeth's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Harrisfield Primary School Noble Park VIC | St Elizabeth's School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #760 of 1,290 | #493 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2277 of 4,908 | #1352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 240 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 121 | 122 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrisfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 55.6).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Elizabeth's School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •St Elizabeth's School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 240.
- •St Elizabeth's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
- •Harrisfield Primary School is a government school while St Elizabeth's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (66.3 vs 55.6 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 St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrisfield Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 11.3.
How do Harrisfield Primary School and St Elizabeth's School rank in VIC?
Harrisfield Primary School is 760th of 1,290 and St Elizabeth's School is 493rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.