Ferntree Gully North Primary School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.2 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
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Ferntree Gully North Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #592 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1679 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 150 | 11 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Knox | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ferntree.vic.edu.au | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.7 vs 62.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.5).
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 29.
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -51%).
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 Sassafras Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ferntree Gully North Primary School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Sassafras 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 Sassafras Primary School has 9.4.
How do Ferntree Gully North Primary School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is 592nd of 1,290 and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.