Forrestdale Primary School vs Harrisdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestdale Primary School
Forrestdale · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 990
Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale · Government primary · K-6
1,028 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Forrestdale Primary School Forrestdale WA | Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 583 | #154 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2993 of 4,908 | #1599 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 264 | 1,028 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 144 | 497 / 531 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forrestdale 6112 | Harrisdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5613 | www.harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Harrisdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 46.1).
- •Harrisdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forrestdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •Harrisdale Primary School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 264.
- •Forrestdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -27%).
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 Forrestdale Primary School better than Harrisdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Harrisdale Primary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 46.1 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 Forrestdale Primary School and Harrisdale Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Forrestdale and Harrisdale in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forrestdale Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harrisdale Primary School has 17.8.
How do Forrestdale Primary School and Harrisdale Primary School rank in WA?
Forrestdale Primary School is 329th of 583 and Harrisdale Primary School is 154th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.