Fennell Bay Public School vs Toronto 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.
Fennell Bay Public School
Fennell Bay · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 889
Toronto Public School
Toronto · Government primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Fennell Bay Public School Fennell Bay NSW | Toronto Public School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1476 of 1,619 | #1346 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4496 of 4,908 | #4149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 87 | 103 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 31% |
| Suburb | Fennell Bay 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fennellbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toronto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Toronto Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 25.0).
- •Toronto Public School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fennell Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.6).
- •Toronto Public School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 159.
- •Toronto Public School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -10%).
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 Fennell Bay Public School better than Toronto Public School?
On the Success Index, Toronto Public School ranks higher (29.8 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 Toronto Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fennell Bay and Toronto 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 Toronto Public School has 11.6.
How do Fennell Bay Public School and Toronto Public School rank in NSW?
Fennell Bay Public School is 1476th of 1,619 and Toronto Public School is 1346th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.