Ferny Hills State School vs St William's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
St William's Primary School
Keperra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Ferny Hills State School Ferny Hills QLD | St William's Primary School Keperra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 804 | #68 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1281 of 4,908 | #768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 252 | 239 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferny Hills 4055 | Keperra 4054 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fernhillss.eq.edu.au | www.stwilliamsgrovely.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St William's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 67.1).
- •St William's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ferny Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •St William's Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 440.
- •Ferny Hills State School is a government school while St William's Primary 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 Hills State School better than St William's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St William's Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.1 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 St William's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ferny Hills and Keperra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Hills State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St William's Primary School has 16.7.
How do Ferny Hills State School and St William's Primary School rank in QLD?
Ferny Hills State School is 128th of 804 and St William's Primary School is 68th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.