Davidson High School vs Frenchs Forest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson High School
Frenchs Forest · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1089
Frenchs Forest Public School
Frenchs Forest · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Davidson High School Frenchs Forest NSW | Frenchs Forest Public School Frenchs Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 539 | #220 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,472 | #781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 790 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 431 | 120 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Frenchs Forest 2086 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | davidson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | frenchsfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Frenchs Forest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 68.1).
- •Frenchs Forest Public School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Davidson High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Davidson High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 218.
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 Davidson High School better than Frenchs Forest Public School?
On the Success Index, Frenchs Forest Public School ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.1 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 Davidson High School and Frenchs Forest Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Frenchs Forest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davidson High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frenchs Forest Public School has 17.0.
How do Davidson High School and Frenchs Forest Public School rank in NSW?
Davidson High School is 131st of 539 and Frenchs Forest Public School is 220th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.