Harvey Primary School vs Harvey Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Primary School
Harvey · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 943
Harvey Senior High School
Harvey · Government high school · 7-12
271 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Harvey Primary School Harvey WA | Harvey Senior High School Harvey WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 583 | #86 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4488 of 4,908 | #1005 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 258 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 142 | 123 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | Harvey 6220 |
| Council area | Harvey | Harvey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5204 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4023 |
The verdict
- •Harvey Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.6 vs 25.1).
- •Harvey Primary School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.7).
- •Harvey Senior High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 258.
- •Harvey Senior High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -13%).
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 Harvey Primary School better than Harvey Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Harvey Senior High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 25.1 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 Harvey Primary School and Harvey Senior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Harvey in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvey Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harvey Senior High School has 10.0.
How do Harvey Primary School and Harvey Senior High School rank in WA?
Harvey Primary School is 513th of 583 and Harvey Senior High School is 86th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.