St Joseph's College vs Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Ferntree Gully · Catholic high school · 7-12
991 students · ICSEA 1052
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
Upper Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
80 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully VIC | Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School Upper Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 348 | #688 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 1,472 | #2041 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 991 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 991 | 34 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.1 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Upper Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjosephs.com.au | www.uppergullyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 58.7).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 991 students compared with 80.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -26%).
- •St Joseph's College is a catholic school while Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is a government 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 St Joseph's College better than Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (67.6 vs 58.7 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 St Joseph's College and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has 12.8.
How do St Joseph's College and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's College is 114th of 348 and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is 688th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.