Fisk Street Primary School vs Nicolson Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fisk Street Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · R-6
63 students · ICSEA 857
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · U, R-6
261 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Fisk Street Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA | Nicolson Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #340 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 63 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 40 | 128 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 857 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 20% |
| Suburb | Whyalla Norrie 5608 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fiskstps.sa.edu.au | nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fisk Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.3 vs 21.1).
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fisk Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.0).
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 63.
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 Fisk Street Primary School better than Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fisk Street Primary School ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.1 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 Fisk Street Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Whyalla Norrie and Whyalla Norrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fisk Street Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nicolson Avenue Primary School has 13.0.
How do Fisk Street Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School rank in SA?
Fisk Street Primary School is unranked and Nicolson Avenue Primary School is 340th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.