Harvey Primary School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 553 m 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
St Anne's School
Harvey · Catholic primary · PP-6
164 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Harvey Primary School Harvey WA | St Anne's School Harvey WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 583 | #340 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #4488 of 4,908 | #3098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 258 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 142 | 73 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| 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.stannes.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 25.1).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Harvey Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 164.
- •St Anne's School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
- •Harvey Primary School is a government school while St Anne's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (44.8 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 St Anne's School?
About 553 m 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 St Anne's School has 16.7.
How do Harvey Primary School and St Anne's School rank in WA?
Harvey Primary School is 513th of 583 and St Anne's School is 340th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.