Ferny Grove State School vs St Andrew's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 759 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferny Grove State School
Ferny Grove · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 1066
St Andrew's Catholic School
Ferny Grove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Ferny Grove State School Ferny Grove QLD | St Andrew's Catholic School Ferny Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #191 of 804 | #201 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1783 of 4,908 | #1845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 668 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 324 / 344 | 246 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ferny Grove 4055 | Ferny Grove 4055 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernygrovess.eq.edu.au | www.standrewsfg.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.6 vs 61.0).
- •St Andrew's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ferny Grove State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Ferny Grove State School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 539.
- •St Andrew's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -23%).
- •Ferny Grove State School is a government school while St Andrew's Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ferny Grove State School better than St Andrew's Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ferny Grove State School and St Andrew's Catholic School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Ferny Grove and Ferny Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Grove State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic School has 16.9.
How do Ferny Grove State School and St Andrew's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Ferny Grove State School is 191st of 804 and St Andrew's Catholic School is 201st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.