Fort Street Public School
Fort Street Public School is a government primary school in Sydney, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 284 enrolled students, with approximately 24 students per teacher. 84% of students have a language background other than English.
Sydney NSW 2000. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fort Street Public School compares
By ICSEA, Fort Street Public School ranks 387th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 57 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 39th-highest ICSEA and the 21st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre, a government combined school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Fort Street Public School scores 1094, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Fort Street Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Sydney
Fort Street Public School is located in Sydney, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,227/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 16,667.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sydney suburb profileSchools near Fort Street Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fort Street Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCatholic Combined · Sydney | 1.5 km | 1125 | 31 higher | 937 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolIndependent Combined · Sydney | 1.5 km | 1189 | 95 higher | 1,436 |
| St Aloysius' CollegeIndependent Secondary · Kirribilli | 1.6 km | 1223 | 129 higher | 1,347 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Street Public School a government school?
Yes, Fort Street Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fort Street Public School offer?
Fort Street Public School offers K-6.
What is Fort Street Public School's ICSEA score?
Fort Street Public School has an ICSEA score of 1094, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fort Street Public School?
Fort Street Public School has 284 enrolled students, with approximately 24 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fort Street Public School?
The nearest schools to Fort Street Public School are Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre (0.2 km), Conservatorium High School (0.9 km), Macquarie Grammar School (1.1 km).
Where is Fort Street Public School located?
Fort Street Public School is located in Sydney, NSW 2000. Visit the school website at https://fortstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.