Also known as FGNPS, FGNPS Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully North PS
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is also known as FGNPS, FGNPS Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully North PS.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School draws students from the Ferntree Gully North Primary School.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.3/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1055 (70th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Ferntree Gully North Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 403 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 463, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 289 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1055 (70th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.