Ferny Creek Primary School vs Upwey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Ferny Creek Primary School Ferny Creek VIC | Upwey High School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,290 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #759 of 4,908 | #415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 127 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 78 | 340 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ferny Creek 3786 | Upwey 3158 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ferny Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 64.4).
- •Ferny Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upwey High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Upwey High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 127.
- •Upwey High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -30%).
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 Upwey High School?
On the Success Index, Ferny Creek Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 64.4 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 Upwey High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ferny Creek and Upwey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ferny Creek Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upwey High School has 12.4.
How do Ferny Creek Primary School and Upwey High School rank in VIC?
Ferny Creek Primary School is 333rd of 1,290 and Upwey High School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.