Harrisdale Primary School vs North Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale · Government primary · K-6
1,028 students · ICSEA 1092
North Beach Primary School
North Beach · Government primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA | North Beach Primary School North Beach WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 583 | #150 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1599 of 4,908 | #1560 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,028 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 531 | 192 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | North Beach 6020 |
| Council area | Armadale | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5199 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.5 vs 63.9).
- •Harrisdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Harrisdale Primary School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 417.
- •North Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Harrisdale Primary School better than North Beach 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 Harrisdale Primary School and North Beach Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and North Beach in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harrisdale Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Beach Primary School has 16.6.
How do Harrisdale Primary School and North Beach Primary School rank in WA?
Harrisdale Primary School is 154th of 583 and North Beach Primary School is 150th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.