Small government primary (80 students, Prep–6) in Upper Ferntree Gully, regional Victoria.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; 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 62.2/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B+ (Good) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1038 (64th percentile; the national average is 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 468, Writing 423, Numeracy 458, Spelling 451 and Grammar 492. Year 5 students averaged Reading 516, Writing 484, Numeracy 514, Spelling 465 and Grammar 527. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
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 grades B+ (Good) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
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 below average.
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is located in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1038 (64th 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.