Fort Street Public School vs Sydney Distance Education Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
Sydney Distance Education Primary School
Surry Hills · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Fort Street Public School Sydney NSW | Sydney Distance Education Primary School Surry Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 1,619 | #265 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1074 of 4,908 | #889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 284 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 148 | 52 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Surry Hills 2010 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fortstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sdeps.net/Portal/ |
The verdict
- •Sydney Distance Education Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 69.3).
- •Sydney Distance Education Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.7).
- •Fort Street Public School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 124.
- •Fort Street Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -27%).
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 Sydney Distance Education Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sydney Distance Education Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 69.3 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 Sydney Distance Education Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Surry Hills 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 Sydney Distance Education Primary School has 7.6.
How do Fort Street Public School and Sydney Distance Education Primary School rank in NSW?
Fort Street Public School is 327th of 1,619 and Sydney Distance Education Primary School is 265th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.