Harmony Primary School vs Success Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Primary School
Atwell · Government primary · K-6
501 students · ICSEA 1063
Success Primary School
Success · Government primary · K-6
582 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Harmony Primary School Atwell WA | Success Primary School Success WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 583 | #219 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2243 of 4,908 | #2139 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 501 | 582 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 252 | 251 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 67.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Success 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5785 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5813 |
The verdict
- •Success Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 56.1).
- •Harmony Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Success Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Success Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 501.
- •Harmony Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -21%).
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 Harmony Primary School better than Success Primary School?
On the Success Index, Success Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 56.1 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 Harmony Primary School and Success Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Success in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harmony Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Success Primary School has 13.9.
How do Harmony Primary School and Success Primary School rank in WA?
Harmony Primary School is 234th of 583 and Success Primary School is 219th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.