Harvey Primary School vs Port Hedland School Of The Air
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1445 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
Port Hedland School Of The Air
Port Hedland · Government primary · K-6
28 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Harvey Primary School Harvey WA | Port Hedland School Of The Air Port Hedland WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 583 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4488 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 142 | 10 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 21% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | Port Hedland 6721 |
| Council area | Harvey | Port Hedland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5204 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5930 |
The verdict
- •Port Hedland School Of The Air scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 25.1).
- •Port Hedland School Of The Air has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 14.7).
- •Harvey Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 28.
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 Port Hedland School Of The Air?
On the Success Index, Port Hedland School Of The Air ranks higher (31.8 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 Port Hedland School Of The Air?
About 1445 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvey Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hedland School Of The Air has 5.2.
How do Harvey Primary School and Port Hedland School Of The Air rank in WA?
Harvey Primary School is 513th of 583 and Port Hedland School Of The Air is unranked among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.