Caringbah High School vs Fort Street High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caringbah High School
Caringbah · Government high school · 7-12
908 students · ICSEA 1172
Fort Street High School
Petersham · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Caringbah High School Caringbah NSW | Fort Street High School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 539 | #91 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #178 of 1,472 | #249 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 908 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 563 | 301 / 616 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.9 | 64.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caringbah 2229 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caringbah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | fortstreet-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caringbah High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 71.5).
- •Fort Street High School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fort Street High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 908.
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 Caringbah High School better than Fort Street High School?
On the Success Index, Caringbah High School ranks higher (74.6 vs 71.5 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 Caringbah High School and Fort Street High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Caringbah and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caringbah High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fort Street High School has 14.3.
How do Caringbah High School and Fort Street High School rank in NSW?
Caringbah High School is 63rd of 539 and Fort Street High School is 91st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.