Fern Bay Public School vs Stockton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 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
Stockton Public School
Stockton · Government primary · P-6
254 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Fern Bay Public School Fern Bay NSW | Stockton Public School Stockton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #888 of 1,619 | #1024 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2732 of 4,908 | #3192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 182 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 89 | 118 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 19% |
| Suburb | Fern Bay 2295 | Stockton 2295 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stockton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fern Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 43.4).
- •Fern Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stockton Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.2).
- •Stockton Public School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 182.
- •Fern Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (72% vs -4%).
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 Stockton Public School?
On the Success Index, Fern Bay Public School ranks higher (49.5 vs 43.4 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 Stockton Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Fern Bay and Stockton 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 Stockton Public School has 16.3.
How do Fern Bay Public School and Stockton Public School rank in NSW?
Fern Bay Public School is 888th of 1,619 and Stockton Public School is 1024th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.