Fairhills Primary School vs Urban College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhills Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1004
Urban College
Boronia · Independent high school · 10-12
100 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Fairhills Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC | Urban College Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #863 of 1,290 | #254 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2643 of 4,908 | #892 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 104 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 67 | 51 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairhillsps.vic.edu.au | www.urbancollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fairhills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 42.8).
- •Fairhills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairhills Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 100.
- •Fairhills Primary School is a government school while Urban College 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 Fairhills Primary School better than Urban College?
On the Success Index, Fairhills Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 42.8 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 Fairhills Primary School and Urban College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Boronia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairhills Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Urban College has 11.4.
How do Fairhills Primary School and Urban College rank in VIC?
Fairhills Primary School is 863rd of 1,290 and Urban College is 254th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.