Ferny Grove State School
Ferny Grove State School is a government primary school in Ferny Grove, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1066, it sits in the 74th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 668 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Ferny Grove QLD 4055. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ferny Grove State School compares
By ICSEA, Ferny Grove State School ranks 170th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ferny Grove State High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Grove State School scores 1066, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ferny Grove State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Ferny Grove
Ferny Grove State School is located in Ferny Grove, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,183/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 5,871.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferny Grove suburb profileSchools near Ferny Grove State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ferny Grove State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferny Grove State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ferny Grove | 0.5 km | 1069 | 3 higher | 1,881 |
| St Andrew's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferny Grove | 0.8 km | 1097 | 31 higher | 539 |
| Patricks Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferny Hills | 1.2 km | 1105 | 39 higher | 771 |
| Ferny Hills State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferny Hills | 1.4 km | 1057 | 9 lower | 440 |
| Grovely State SchoolGovernment Primary · Keperra | 3.1 km | 1001 | 65 lower | 303 |
| St William's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Keperra | 3.3 km | 1112 | 46 higher | 520 |
| Mitchelton State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mitchelton | 3.7 km | 990 | 76 lower | 712 |
| Hilder Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · The Gap | 3.8 km | 1145 | 79 higher | 434 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferny Grove State School a government school?
Yes, Ferny Grove State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ferny Grove State School offer?
Ferny Grove State School offers Prep-6.
What is Ferny Grove State School's ICSEA score?
Ferny Grove State School has an ICSEA score of 1066, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ferny Grove State School?
Ferny Grove State School has 668 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ferny Grove State School?
The nearest schools to Ferny Grove State School are Ferny Grove State High School (0.5 km), St Andrew's Catholic School (0.8 km), Patricks Road State School (1.2 km).
Where is Ferny Grove State School located?
Ferny Grove State School is located in Ferny Grove, QLD 4055. Visit the school website at https://fernygrovess.eq.edu.au.