Avalon Public School vs Fort Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Public School
Avalon Beach · Government primary · K-6
666 students · ICSEA 1094
Fort Street Public School
Sydney · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Avalon Public School Avalon Beach NSW | Fort Street Public School Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #627 of 1,619 | #327 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1906 of 4,908 | #1074 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 666 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 352 | 136 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avalon Beach 2107 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | avalon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fortstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fort Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 60.2).
- •Fort Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Avalon Public School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 284.
- •Fort Street Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -29%).
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 Avalon Public School better than Fort Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Fort Street Public School ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.2 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 Avalon Public School and Fort Street Public School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Avalon Beach and Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avalon Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fort Street Public School has 15.7.
How do Avalon Public School and Fort Street Public School rank in NSW?
Avalon Public School is 627th of 1,619 and Fort Street Public School is 327th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.