Fern Bay Public School vs Ringrose Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 131 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
Ringrose Public School
Greystanes · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Fern Bay Public School Fern Bay NSW | Ringrose Public School Greystanes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #888 of 1,619 | #908 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2732 of 4,908 | #2809 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 89 | 161 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fern Bay 2295 | Greystanes 2145 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ringrose-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fern Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 48.4).
- •Ringrose Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.2).
- •Ringrose Public School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 182.
- •Fern Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (72% vs -18%).
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 Ringrose Public School?
On the Success Index, Fern Bay Public School ranks higher (49.5 vs 48.4 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 Ringrose Public School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Fern Bay and Greystanes 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 Ringrose Public School has 13.7.
How do Fern Bay Public School and Ringrose Public School rank in NSW?
Fern Bay Public School is 888th of 1,619 and Ringrose Public School is 908th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.