Ferny Hills State School vs Sandgate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferny Hills State School
Ferny Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1057
Sandgate State School
Sandgate · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Ferny Hills State School Ferny Hills QLD | Sandgate State School Sandgate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 804 | #218 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1281 of 4,908 | #1978 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 252 | 189 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ferny Hills 4055 | Sandgate 4017 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernhillss.eq.edu.au | sandgatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ferny Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 59.4).
- •Sandgate State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Ferny Hills State School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 387.
- •Ferny Hills State School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -17%).
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 Hills State School better than Sandgate State School?
On the Success Index, Ferny Hills State School ranks higher (67.1 vs 59.4 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 Ferny Hills State School and Sandgate State School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ferny Hills and Sandgate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Hills State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandgate State School has 14.3.
How do Ferny Hills State School and Sandgate State School rank in QLD?
Ferny Hills State School is 128th of 804 and Sandgate State School is 218th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.