Harrisdale Primary School vs North Harrisdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.0 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 Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale · Government primary · K-6
805 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA | North Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 583 | #152 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1599 of 4,908 | #1588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,028 | 805 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 531 | 388 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 42.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | Harrisdale 6112 |
| Council area | Armadale | Armadale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au/ | northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.5 vs 63.7).
- •Harrisdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harrisdale Primary School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 805.
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 Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and Harrisdale 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 Harrisdale Primary School has 18.2.
How do Harrisdale Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School rank in WA?
Harrisdale Primary School is 154th of 583 and North Harrisdale Primary School is 152nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.