Erina Heights Public School vs Fort Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erina Heights Public School
Erina Heights · Government primary · K-6
254 students · ICSEA 1094
Fort Street Public School
Sydney · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Erina Heights Public School Erina Heights NSW | Fort Street Public School Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 1,619 | #327 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1221 of 4,908 | #1074 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 254 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 142 | 136 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Erina Heights 2260 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erinahts-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 67.8).
- •Fort Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.9).
- •Fort Street Public School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 254.
- •Fort Street Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -14%).
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 Erina Heights Public School better than Fort Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Fort Street Public School ranks higher (69.3 vs 67.8 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 Erina Heights Public School and Fort Street Public School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Erina Heights and Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erina Heights Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fort Street Public School has 15.7.
How do Erina Heights Public School and Fort Street Public School rank in NSW?
Erina Heights Public School is 393rd 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.