Harvey Primary School vs Middle Swan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 135 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
Middle Swan Primary School
Stratton · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Harvey Primary School Harvey WA | Middle Swan Primary School Stratton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 583 | #514 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4488 of 4,908 | #4489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 142 | 162 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 25% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | Stratton 6056 |
| Council area | Harvey | Swan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5204 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5426 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.1 vs 25.1).
- •Harvey Primary School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Middle Swan Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 258.
- •Harvey Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -26%).
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 Middle Swan 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 Harvey Primary School and Middle Swan Primary School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Stratton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvey Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Swan Primary School has 16.6.
How do Harvey Primary School and Middle Swan Primary School rank in WA?
Harvey Primary School is 513th of 583 and Middle Swan Primary School is 514th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.