Ferntree Gully North Primary School
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a government primary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ferntree Gully North Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Ferntree Gully North Primary School ranks 577th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Avenue School, an independent secondary school 1.0 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. Ferntree Gully North Primary School scores 1055, above average.
School zone
Ferntree Gully North 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 Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,770/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 27,398.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near Ferntree Gully North Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ferntree Gully North Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.3 km | 1031 | 24 lower | 200 |
| St John the Baptist SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1075 | 20 higher | 221 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.6 km | 1059 | 4 higher | 183 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ferntree Gully | 1.7 km | 1052 | 3 lower | 991 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.8 km | 1006 | 49 lower | 247 |
| Boronia K-12 CollegeGovernment Combined · Boronia | 2.0 km | 982 | 73 lower | 494 |
| Dillbadin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Boronia | 2.6 km | 977 | 78 lower | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferntree Gully North Primary School a government school?
Yes, Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ferntree Gully North Primary School offer?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Ferntree Gully North Primary School's ICSEA score?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ferntree Gully North Primary School?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School has 289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ferntree Gully North Primary School?
The nearest schools to Ferntree Gully North Primary School are The Avenue School (1.0 km), Eastern Ranges School (1.3 km), St John the Baptist School (1.4 km).
Where is Ferntree Gully North Primary School located?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.ferntree.vic.edu.au.