Ferntree Gully North Primary School vs Heritage College Knox
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.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1055
Heritage College Knox
Ferntree Gully · Independent combined · Prep-12
183 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Ferntree Gully North Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC | Heritage College Knox Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #592 of 1,290 | #102 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1679 of 4,908 | #350 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 289 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 150 | 94 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 1 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +326% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ferntree.vic.edu.au | www.heritage.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Knox scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 62.7).
- •Heritage College Knox has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Knox has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.5).
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 183.
- •Heritage College Knox has grown faster over five years (326% vs -28%).
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a government school while Heritage College Knox 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 Ferntree Gully North Primary School better than Heritage College Knox?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Knox ranks higher (65.6 vs 62.7 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 Ferntree Gully North Primary School and Heritage College Knox?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College Knox has 9.0.
How do Ferntree Gully North Primary School and Heritage College Knox rank in VIC?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is 592nd of 1,290 and Heritage College Knox is 102nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.