Fort Street Public School vs Homebush Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Street Public School
Sydney · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 1094
Homebush Public School
Homebush · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Fort Street Public School Sydney NSW | Homebush Public School Homebush NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 1,619 | #435 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1074 of 4,908 | #1325 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 284 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 148 | 181 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Homebush 2140 |
| Council area | Sydney | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fortstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | homebush-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Fort Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 66.6).
- •Homebush Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Homebush Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 284.
- •Fort Street Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -29%).
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 Fort Street Public School better than Homebush Public School?
On the Success Index, Fort Street Public School ranks higher (69.3 vs 66.6 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 Fort Street Public School and Homebush Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Homebush in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fort Street Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Homebush Public School has 15.0.
How do Fort Street Public School and Homebush Public School rank in NSW?
Fort Street Public School is 327th of 1,619 and Homebush Public School is 435th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.