Ferncourt Public School vs Undercliffe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferncourt Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1125
Undercliffe Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
152 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Ferncourt Public School Marrickville NSW | Undercliffe Public School Earlwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #485 of 1,619 | #354 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1478 of 4,908 | #1143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 140 | 75 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Earlwood 2206 |
| Council area | Inner West | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | undercliff-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Undercliffe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 64.7).
- •Ferncourt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Undercliffe Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.5).
- •Ferncourt Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 152.
- •Undercliffe Public School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -33%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferncourt Public School better than Undercliffe Public School?
On the Success Index, Undercliffe Public School ranks higher (68.7 vs 64.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferncourt Public School and Undercliffe Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Marrickville and Earlwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferncourt Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Undercliffe Public School has 16.0.
How do Ferncourt Public School and Undercliffe Public School rank in NSW?
Ferncourt Public School is 485th of 1,619 and Undercliffe Public School is 354th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.