Ferny Creek Primary School vs Sherbrooke Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
Sherbrooke Community School
Sassafras · Government combined · 1-12
95 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Ferny Creek Primary School Ferny Creek VIC | Sherbrooke Community School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,290 | #193 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #759 of 4,908 | #879 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 1-12 |
| Students | 127 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 78 | 53 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ferny Creek 3786 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au | www.sherbrooke.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ferny Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 39.0).
- •Ferny Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherbrooke Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.8).
- •Ferny Creek Primary School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 95.
- •Ferny Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (-30% vs -36%).
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 Sherbrooke Community School?
On the Success Index, Ferny Creek Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 39.0 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 Sherbrooke Community School?
About 2.2 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 Sherbrooke Community School has 6.0.
How do Ferny Creek Primary School and Sherbrooke Community School rank in VIC?
Ferny Creek Primary School is 333rd of 1,290 and Sherbrooke Community School is 193rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.