Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is a government primary school in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 64th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 80 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School ranks 717th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's College, a Catholic secondary school 1.8 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. Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School scores 1038, near average.
School zone
Upper Ferntree Gully 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.
About Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is located in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,039/wk and median rent of $369/wk. Population: 3,417.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Upper Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ferntree Gully | 1.8 km | 1052 | 14 higher | 991 |
| St John the Baptist SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.9 km | 1075 | 37 higher | 221 |
| Upwey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Upwey | 1.9 km | 1048 | 10 higher | 744 |
| Upwey South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Upwey | 2.2 km | 1078 | 40 higher | 321 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 2.6 km | 1059 | 21 higher | 183 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.6 km | 1055 | 17 higher | 289 |
| Tecoma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tecoma | 3.0 km | 1080 | 42 higher | 361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School a government school?
Yes, Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School offer?
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School's ICSEA score?
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School?
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has 80 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School?
The nearest schools to Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School are St Joseph's College (1.8 km), Upwey Primary School (1.8 km), St John the Baptist School (1.9 km).
Where is Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School located?
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is located in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.uppergullyps.vic.edu.au/.