Harston Primary School vs Stanhope Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 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
Stanhope Primary School
Stanhope · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Harston Primary School Harston VIC | Stanhope Primary School Stanhope VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 7 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 6 | 6 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 97% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 38% |
| Suburb | Harston 3616 | Stanhope 3623 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.harstonps.vic.edu.au | stanhopeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (8.6 vs 9.2).
- •Harston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (848 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stanhope Primary School is the larger school with 16 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 Stanhope Primary 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 Harston Primary School and Stanhope Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Harston and Stanhope 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 Stanhope Primary School rank in VIC?
Harston Primary School is unranked and Stanhope Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.