Ferny Hills State School
Ferny Hills State School is a government primary school in Ferny Hills, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1057, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Ferny Hills QLD 4055. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ferny Hills State School compares
By ICSEA, Ferny Hills State School ranks 195th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ferny Grove State High School, a government secondary school 1.1 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 Hills State School scores 1057, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ferny Hills State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Ferny Hills
Ferny Hills State School is located in Ferny Hills, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,271/wk and median rent of $448/wk. Population: 8,726.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferny Hills suburb profileSchools near Ferny Hills State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ferny Hills State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferny Grove State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Ferny Grove | 1.1 km | 1069 | 12 higher | 1,881 |
| Patricks Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferny Hills | 1.3 km | 1105 | 48 higher | 771 |
| Ferny Grove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferny Grove | 1.4 km | 1066 | 9 higher | 668 |
| Grovely State SchoolGovernment Primary · Keperra | 1.7 km | 1001 | 56 lower | 303 |
| St Andrew's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferny Grove | 1.9 km | 1097 | 40 higher | 539 |
| St William's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Keperra | 2.0 km | 1112 | 55 higher | 520 |
| Mitchelton State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mitchelton | 2.4 km | 990 | 67 lower | 712 |
| Mitchelton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitchelton | 2.9 km | 1062 | 5 higher | 537 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferny Hills State School a government school?
Yes, Ferny Hills State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ferny Hills State School offer?
Ferny Hills State School offers Prep-6.
What is Ferny Hills State School's ICSEA score?
Ferny Hills State School has an ICSEA score of 1057, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ferny Hills State School?
Ferny Hills State School has 440 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ferny Hills State School?
The nearest schools to Ferny Hills State School are Ferny Grove State High School (1.1 km), Patricks Road State School (1.3 km), Ferny Grove State School (1.4 km).
Where is Ferny Hills State School located?
Ferny Hills State School is located in Ferny Hills, QLD 4055. Visit the school website at https://fernhillss.eq.edu.au.