Fairhills Primary School
Fairhills Primary School is a government primary school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1004, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 104 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fairhills Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Fairhills Primary School ranks 1,002nd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 32 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 28th-highest ICSEA and the 26th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fairhills High School, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Fairhills Primary School scores 1004, near average.
School zone
Fairhills Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Ferntree Gully
Fairhills Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,770/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 27,398.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near Fairhills Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fairhills Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhills High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Knoxfield | 0.8 km | 994 | 10 lower | 404 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.3 km | 1006 | 2 higher | 247 |
| Dillbadin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Boronia | 1.6 km | 977 | 27 lower | 35 |
| Bayswater South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bayswater | 1.6 km | 1099 | 95 higher | 339 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.9 km | 1072 | 68 higher | 432 |
| St Andrews Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Wantirna South | 2.0 km | 1166 | 162 higher | 719 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairhills Primary School a government school?
Yes, Fairhills Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Fairhills Primary School offer?
Fairhills Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Fairhills Primary School's ICSEA score?
Fairhills Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1004, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fairhills Primary School?
Fairhills Primary School has 104 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fairhills Primary School?
The nearest schools to Fairhills Primary School are Fairhills High School (0.8 km), St Joseph's Primary School (1.1 km), Wattle View Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Fairhills Primary School located?
Fairhills Primary School is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.fairhillsps.vic.edu.au.