Fennell Bay Public School vs Lake Macquarie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
Lake Macquarie High School
Booragul · Government high school · 7-12
435 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW | Lake Macquarie High School Booragul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1476 of 1,619 | #335 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4496 of 4,908 | #935 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 159 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 193 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 101 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 19% |
| Suburb | Fennell Bay 2283 | Booragul 2284 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakemacqua-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Macquarie High School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 25.0).
- •Lake Macquarie High School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Macquarie High School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.8).
- •Lake Macquarie High School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 159.
- •Lake Macquarie High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is Fennell Bay Public School better than Lake Macquarie High School?
On the Success Index, Lake Macquarie High School ranks higher (40.9 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 Fennell Bay Public School and Lake Macquarie High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fennell Bay and Booragul in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fennell Bay Public School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Macquarie High School has 8.2.
How do Fennell Bay Public School and Lake Macquarie High School rank in NSW?
Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 and Lake Macquarie High School is 335th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.