Fisher Road School vs Pittwater House Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 647 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fisher Road School
Dee Why · Government special · U
62 students · ICSEA 1050
Pittwater House Schools
Collaroy · Independent combined · K-12
1,002 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Fisher Road School Dee Why NSW | Pittwater House Schools Collaroy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #22 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #65 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | K-12 |
| Students | 62 | 1,002 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 45 | 464 / 538 |
| Foundation intake | – | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 105.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 48.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dee Why 2099 | Collaroy 2097 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fisherrd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | pittwaterhouse.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pittwater House Schools has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fisher Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 9.5).
- •Pittwater House Schools is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 62.
- •Pittwater House Schools has grown faster over five years (24% vs 15%).
- •Fisher Road School is a government school while Pittwater House Schools is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Fisher Road School better than Pittwater House Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fisher Road School and Pittwater House Schools?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Dee Why and Collaroy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fisher Road School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pittwater House Schools has 9.5.
How do Fisher Road School and Pittwater House Schools rank in NSW?
Fisher Road School is unranked and Pittwater House Schools is 22nd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.