Ferncourt Public School
Ferncourt Public School is a government primary school in Marrickville, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1125, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Marrickville NSW 2204. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ferncourt Public School compares
By ICSEA, Ferncourt Public School ranks 200th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 71 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 19th-highest ICSEA and the 34th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tempe Public School, a government primary school 0.9 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. Ferncourt Public School scores 1125, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ferncourt Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Marrickville
Ferncourt Public School is located in Marrickville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,170/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 26,570.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Marrickville suburb profileSchools near Ferncourt Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ferncourt Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tempe | 0.9 km | 1096 | 29 lower | 346 |
| Tempe High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Tempe | 0.9 km | 1096 | 29 lower | 985 |
| Marrickville West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 1.0 km | 1070 | 55 lower | 411 |
| Casimir Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Marrickville | 1.2 km | 1052 | 73 lower | 827 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Marrickville | 1.3 km | 1072 | 53 lower | 372 |
| Al Zahra CollegeIndependent Combined · Arncliffe | 1.4 km | 1032 | 93 lower | 773 |
| St Maroun's CollegeIndependent Combined · Marrickville | 1.6 km | 1051 | 74 lower | 567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferncourt Public School a government school?
Yes, Ferncourt Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ferncourt Public School offer?
Ferncourt Public School offers K-6.
What is Ferncourt Public School's ICSEA score?
Ferncourt Public School has an ICSEA score of 1125, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ferncourt Public School?
Ferncourt Public School has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ferncourt Public School?
The nearest schools to Ferncourt Public School are Tempe Public School (0.9 km), Tempe High School (0.9 km), Marrickville West Public School (1.0 km).
Where is Ferncourt Public School located?
Ferncourt Public School is located in Marrickville, NSW 2204. Visit the school website at https://ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.