Small government primary (80 students, Prep–6) in Upper Ferntree Gully, regional Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B overall.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is also known as UFGPS, Upper Ferntree Gully PS and UFGPS Upper Ferntree Gully.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School draws students from the Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 55.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 64/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1038, above the national average of 1,000.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has about 80 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 11 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 492, Writing 454, Numeracy 486, Spelling 458, Grammar 510. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 80 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.
Upper Ferntree Gully 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 has a value score of 67/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 63% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is located in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1038 (64th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.