Harkaway Primary School
Harkaway Primary School is a government primary school in Harkaway, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1026, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 106 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students have a language background other than English.
Harkaway VIC 3806. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Harkaway Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Harkaway Primary School ranks 811th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Timbarra P-9 College, a government combined school 2.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Harkaway Primary School scores 1026, near average.
School zone
Harkaway Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Harkaway
Harkaway Primary School is located in Harkaway, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,805/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 1,011.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harkaway suburb profileSchools near Harkaway Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Harkaway Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbarra P-9 CollegeGovernment Combined · Berwick | 2.6 km | 1019 | 7 lower | 594 |
| Oatlands Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren | 2.6 km | 1043 | 17 higher | 1,003 |
| Mary MacKillop SchoolCatholic Primary · Narre Warren North | 3.0 km | 1058 | 32 higher | 294 |
| Narre Warren North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren North | 3.5 km | 1053 | 27 higher | 337 |
| Maramba Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Narre Warren | 3.7 km | 995 | 31 lower | 248 |
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Berwick | 3.7 km | 1084 | 58 higher | 441 |
| Berwick Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Berwick | 3.7 km | 1027 | 1 higher | 1,626 |
| Berwick Lodge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Berwick | 3.7 km | 1037 | 11 higher | 489 |
| Harkaway Hills CollegeIndependent Combined · Narre Warren North | 3.8 km | 1149 | 123 higher | 321 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harkaway Primary School a government school?
Yes, Harkaway Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Harkaway Primary School offer?
Harkaway Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Harkaway Primary School's ICSEA score?
Harkaway Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1026, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Harkaway Primary School?
Harkaway Primary School has 106 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Harkaway Primary School?
The nearest schools to Harkaway Primary School are Timbarra P-9 College (2.6 km), Oatlands Primary School (2.6 km), Mary MacKillop School (3.0 km).
Where is Harkaway Primary School located?
Harkaway Primary School is located in Harkaway, VIC 3806. Visit the school website at http://www.harkawayps.vic.edu.au.