Harston Primary School vs Kerang Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harston Primary School
Harston · Government primary · Prep-5
7 students · ICSEA 848
Kerang Primary School
Kerang · Government primary · Prep-6
57 students · ICSEA 856
| Measure | Harston Primary School Harston VIC | Kerang Primary School Kerang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 9 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 7 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 6 | 35 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 856 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 97% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 26% |
| Suburb | Harston 3616 | Kerang 3579 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.harstonps.vic.edu.au | www.kerangps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kerang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (20.7 vs 8.6).
- •Kerang Primary School has the higher ICSEA (856 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerang Primary School is the larger school with 57 students compared with 7.
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 Harston Primary School better than Kerang Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kerang Primary School ranks higher (20.7 vs 8.6 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 Harston Primary School and Kerang Primary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Harston and Kerang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Harston Primary School and Kerang Primary School rank in VIC?
Harston Primary School is unranked and Kerang Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.