Emerald Primary School vs Fernbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Primary School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1061
Fernbrook School
The Basin · Independent combined · Prep-10
78 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Emerald Primary School Emerald VIC | Fernbrook School The Basin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #546 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1538 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 445 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 205 | 39 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +271% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Emerald 3782 | The Basin 3154 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eps.vic.edu.au | www.fernbrook.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emerald Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 57.5).
- •Emerald Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fernbrook School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.4).
- •Emerald Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 78.
- •Fernbrook School has grown faster over five years (271% vs -11%).
- •Emerald Primary School is a government school while Fernbrook School is an independent 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 Emerald Primary School better than Fernbrook School?
On the Success Index, Emerald Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 57.5 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 Emerald Primary School and Fernbrook School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Emerald and The Basin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fernbrook School has 9.8.
How do Emerald Primary School and Fernbrook School rank in VIC?
Emerald Primary School is 546th of 1,290 and Fernbrook School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.