Fort Street High School
Fort Street High School is a government secondary school in Petersham, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1176, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 917 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 78% of students have a language background other than English.
Petersham NSW 2049. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fort Street High School compares
By ICSEA, Fort Street High School ranks 21st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Taverners Hill Infants School, a government primary school 0.4 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 High School scores 1176, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Petersham
Fort Street High School is located in Petersham, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,217/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 8,200.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Petersham suburb profileSchools near Fort Street High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fort Street High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Petersham | 0.7 km | 1137 | 39 lower | 232 |
| Kegworth Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Leichhardt | 0.7 km | 1117 | 59 lower | 252 |
| Leichhardt Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Leichhardt | 0.8 km | 1122 | 54 lower | 532 |
| Christian Brothers' High School LewishamIndependent Combined · Lewisham | 1.0 km | 1074 | 102 lower | 1,231 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Street High School a government school?
Yes, Fort Street High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fort Street High School offer?
Fort Street High School offers 7-12.
What is Fort Street High School's ICSEA score?
Fort Street High School has an ICSEA score of 1176, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fort Street High School?
Fort Street High School has 917 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fort Street High School?
The nearest schools to Fort Street High School are Taverners Hill Infants School (0.4 km), Eileen O'Connor Catholic College (0.5 km), The John Berne School (0.5 km).
Where is Fort Street High School located?
Fort Street High School is located in Petersham, NSW 2049. Visit the school website at http://fortstreet-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.