Fassifern Public School vs Fennell Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fassifern Public School
Fassifern · Government primary · K-6
59 students · ICSEA 947
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Fassifern Public School Fassifern NSW | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1476 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4496 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 35 | 72 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 31% |
| Suburb | Fassifern 2283 | Fennell Bay 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fassifern-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fassifern Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 25.0).
- •Fassifern Public School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fennell Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.4).
- •Fennell Bay Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 59.
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 Fassifern Public School better than Fennell Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Fassifern Public School ranks higher (32.3 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 Fassifern Public School and Fennell Bay Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fassifern and Fennell Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fassifern Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fennell Bay Public School has 8.8.
How do Fassifern Public School and Fennell Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Fassifern Public School is unranked and Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.