Mountain Gate Primary School
Mountain Gate Primary School is a government primary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1072, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 432 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 33% of students 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 Mountain Gate Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mountain Gate Primary School ranks 465th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kent Park Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Mountain Gate Primary School scores 1072, above average.
School zone
Mountain Gate 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
Mountain Gate 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 Mountain Gate Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mountain Gate Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1006 | 66 lower | 247 |
| Knox Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 1.6 km | 1061 | 11 lower | 312 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.6 km | 1059 | 13 lower | 183 |
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.6 km | 1031 | 41 lower | 200 |
| Fairhills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Knoxfield | 1.8 km | 994 | 78 lower | 404 |
| Fairhills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.9 km | 1004 | 68 lower | 104 |
| Darrang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Knoxfield | 2.0 km | 974 | 98 lower | 64 |
| Karoo Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rowville | 2.2 km | 1086 | 14 higher | 422 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Gate Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mountain Gate Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mountain Gate Primary School offer?
Mountain Gate Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Mountain Gate Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mountain Gate Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1072, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mountain Gate Primary School?
Mountain Gate Primary School has 432 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mountain Gate Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mountain Gate Primary School are Kent Park Primary School (0.6 km), Wattle View Primary School (1.4 km), Knox Park Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Mountain Gate Primary School located?
Mountain Gate Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.mountaingateps.vic.edu.au.