North Harrisdale Primary School vs Providence Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Harrisdale Primary School
Harrisdale · Government primary · K-6
805 students · ICSEA 1077
Providence Christian College
Southern River · Independent combined · PP-12
1,041 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | North Harrisdale Primary School Harrisdale WA | Providence Christian College Southern River WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 583 | #28 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #1588 of 4,908 | #300 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 805 | 1,041 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 417 | 535 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 81.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Harrisdale 6112 | Southern River 6110 |
| Council area | Armadale | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.providence.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Providence Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 63.7).
- •Providence Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Providence Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.2).
- •Providence Christian College is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 805.
- •North Harrisdale Primary School is a government school while Providence Christian College is an independent 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 North Harrisdale Primary School better than Providence Christian College?
On the Success Index, Providence Christian College ranks higher (68.2 vs 63.7 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 North Harrisdale Primary School and Providence Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisdale and Southern River in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Harrisdale Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Providence Christian College has 12.8.
How do North Harrisdale Primary School and Providence Christian College rank in WA?
North Harrisdale Primary School is 152nd of 583 and Providence Christian College is 28th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.