Ferncourt Public School vs Tempe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 890 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferncourt Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1125
Tempe High School
Tempe · Government high school · 7-12
985 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Ferncourt Public School Marrickville NSW | Tempe High School Tempe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #485 of 1,619 | #81 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1478 of 4,908 | #224 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 285 | 985 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 140 | 385 / 600 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Tempe 2044 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tempe-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tempe High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 64.7).
- •Ferncourt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tempe High School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.5).
- •Tempe High School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 285.
- •Tempe High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -33%).
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 Ferncourt Public School better than Tempe High School?
On the Success Index, Tempe High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 64.7 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 Ferncourt Public School and Tempe High School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Tempe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferncourt Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tempe High School has 14.8.
How do Ferncourt Public School and Tempe High School rank in NSW?
Ferncourt Public School is 485th of 1,619 and Tempe High School is 81st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.