Fern Bay Public School vs Mayfield East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Bay Public School
Fern Bay · Government primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 1002
Mayfield East Public School
Mayfield East · Government primary · K-6
343 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Fern Bay Public School Fern Bay NSW | Mayfield East Public School Mayfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #888 of 1,619 | #585 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2732 of 4,908 | #1787 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 89 | 183 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 10% |
| Suburb | Fern Bay 2295 | Mayfield East 2304 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mayfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 49.5).
- •Mayfield East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mayfield East Public School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 182.
- •Fern Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (72% vs 32%).
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 Fern Bay Public School better than Mayfield East Public School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield East Public School ranks higher (61.6 vs 49.5 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 Fern Bay Public School and Mayfield East Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Fern Bay and Mayfield East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fern Bay Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mayfield East Public School has 17.9.
How do Fern Bay Public School and Mayfield East Public School rank in NSW?
Fern Bay Public School is 888th of 1,619 and Mayfield East Public School is 585th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.