Blackalls Park Public School vs Fennell Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackalls Park Public School
Blackalls Park · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 966
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Blackalls Park Public School Blackalls Park NSW | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1132 of 1,619 | #1476 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3539 of 4,908 | #4496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 124 | 72 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 31% |
| Suburb | Blackalls Park 2283 | Fennell Bay 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackallpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blackalls Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 25.0).
- •Blackalls Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fennell Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.4).
- •Blackalls Park Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 159.
- •Blackalls Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
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 Blackalls Park Public School better than Fennell Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Blackalls Park Public School ranks higher (38.4 vs 25.0 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 Blackalls Park Public School and Fennell Bay Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Blackalls Park and Fennell Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackalls Park Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fennell Bay Public School has 8.8.
How do Blackalls Park Public School and Fennell Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Blackalls Park Public School is 1132nd of 1,619 and Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.