St John the Baptist School
St John the Baptist School is a Catholic primary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% 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 St John the Baptist School compares
By ICSEA, St John the Baptist School ranks 449th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. St John the Baptist School scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John the Baptist School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ferntree Gully
St John the Baptist 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 St John the Baptist School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John the Baptist School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ferntree Gully | 0.3 km | 1052 | 23 lower | 991 |
| Heritage College KnoxIndependent Combined · Ferntree Gully | 0.7 km | 1059 | 16 lower | 183 |
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 1.2 km | 1031 | 44 lower | 200 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1055 | 20 lower | 289 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.0 km | 1006 | 69 lower | 247 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.3 km | 1072 | 3 lower | 432 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John the Baptist School a government school?
No, St John the Baptist School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John the Baptist School offer?
St John the Baptist School offers Prep-6.
What is St John the Baptist School's ICSEA score?
St John the Baptist School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John the Baptist School?
St John the Baptist School has 221 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John the Baptist School?
The nearest schools to St John the Baptist School are St Joseph's College (0.3 km), The Avenue School (0.5 km), Heritage College Knox (0.7 km).
Where is St John the Baptist School located?
St John the Baptist School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.sjferntreegully.catholic.edu.au.