Ferny Creek Primary School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ferny Creek Primary School
Ferny Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 1111
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Ferny Creek Primary School Ferny Creek VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #759 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 127 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 78 | 11 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferny Creek 3786 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ferny Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 62.7).
- •Ferny Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.8).
- •Ferny Creek Primary School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 29.
- •Ferny Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-30% 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 Ferny Creek Primary School better than Sassafras Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ferny Creek Primary School ranks higher (72.8 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 Ferny Creek Primary School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ferny Creek and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Creek Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sassafras Primary School has 9.4.
How do Ferny Creek Primary School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Ferny Creek Primary School is 333rd of 1,290 and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.