Ferntree Gully North Primary School vs St John the Baptist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
St John the Baptist School
Ferntree Gully · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Ferntree Gully North Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC | St John the Baptist School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #592 of 1,290 | #285 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1679 of 4,908 | #618 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 150 | 109 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ferntree.vic.edu.au | www.sjferntreegully.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 62.7).
- •St John the Baptist School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Baptist School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 221.
- •St John the Baptist School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -28%).
- •Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a government school while St John the Baptist 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 Ferntree Gully North Primary School better than St John the Baptist School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist School ranks higher (74.1 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 St John the Baptist School?
About 1.4 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 St John the Baptist School has 12.3.
How do Ferntree Gully North Primary School and St John the Baptist School rank in VIC?
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is 592nd of 1,290 and St John the Baptist School is 285th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.