Eileen O'Connor Catholic College vs Fort Street High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 480 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College
Lewisham · Catholic special · U
74 students · ICSEA 1052
Fort Street High School
Petersham · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham NSW | Fort Street High School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #91 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #249 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 74 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 46 | 301 / 616 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 64.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eocc.syd.catholic.edu.au | fortstreet-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fort Street High School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 14.3).
- •Fort Street High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 74.
- •Fort Street High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is a catholic school while Fort Street High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College better than Fort Street High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and Fort Street High School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fort Street High School has 14.3.
How do Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and Fort Street High School rank in NSW?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is unranked and Fort Street High School is 91st of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.