Ferny Creek Primary School

Ferny Creek Primary School is a government primary school in Ferny Creek, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1111, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 127 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students have a language background other than English.

Ferny Creek VIC 3786. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1111
87th percentile
Enrolments
127
Prep-6
Students per teacher
13:1
10 teaching staff
Language background other than English
5%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Ferny Creek Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Ferny Creek Primary School ranks 261st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Upwey Primary School, a government primary school 2.1 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. Ferny Creek Primary School scores 1111, above average.

ICSEA 1111Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1111
7008501,0001,1501,300

School zone

Ferny Creek Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.

Ferny Creek Primary School Valid: 2025 · Zone: Victorian Department of Education · Location: ACARA

About Ferny Creek

Ferny Creek Primary School is located in Ferny Creek, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,393/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 1,524.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Ferny Creek suburb profile

Schools near Ferny Creek Primary School

The 4 nearest schools to Ferny Creek Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Ferny Creek Primary SchoolStudents
Upwey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Upwey2.1 km1048 63 lower744
Tecoma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tecoma2.7 km1080 31 lower361
Upwey South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Upwey3.3 km1078 33 lower321
Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully3.3 km1055 56 lower289

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferny Creek Primary School a government school?

Yes, Ferny Creek Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Ferny Creek Primary School offer?

Ferny Creek Primary School offers Prep-6.

What is Ferny Creek Primary School's ICSEA score?

Ferny Creek Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1111, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Ferny Creek Primary School?

Ferny Creek Primary School has 127 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near Ferny Creek Primary School?

The nearest schools to Ferny Creek Primary School are Upwey Primary School (2.1 km), Upwey High School (2.1 km), Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School (2.2 km).

Where is Ferny Creek Primary School located?

Ferny Creek Primary School is located in Ferny Creek, VIC 3786. Visit the school website at http://www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au.

Ferny Creek Primary School official website