WA · Independent Combined
Fountain College
Ferndale 6148 · PP-12
Fountain College is an independent combined school in Ferndale, WA offering PP-12. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 608 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 98% of students have a language background other than English.
How Fountain College compares
By ICSEA, Fountain College ranks 88th of the 210 combined schools in WA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Lynwood Senior High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Fountain College scores 1022 — near average.
Enrolment and location
Fountain College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Fountain College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fountain College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood Senior High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parkwood | 0.5 km | 1002 | 20 lower | 1,264 |
| Parkwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Parkwood | 0.8 km | 1030 | 8 higher | 619 |
| Bannister Creek Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lynwood | 0.9 km | 1036 | 14 higher | 607 |
| Fountain College - Lynwood CampusIndependent Primary · Lynwood | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Jude's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Langford | 1.6 km | 1049 | 27 higher | 189 |
| Brookman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Langford | 1.8 km | 963 | 59 lower | 323 |
| Al-Ameen CollegeIndependent Combined · Langford | 1.8 km | 1087 | 65 higher | 1,145 |
| Riverton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverton | 1.9 km | 1127 | 105 higher | 650 |
| Riverton Education Support CentreGovernment Primary · Riverton | 1.9 km | 1068 | 46 higher | 44 |
| Wilson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wilson | 2.3 km | 1022 | same | 291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fountain College a government school?
No, Fountain College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Fountain College offer?
Fountain College offers PP-12.
What is Fountain College's ICSEA score?
Fountain College has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fountain College?
Fountain College has 608 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fountain College?
The nearest schools to Fountain College are Lynwood Senior High School (0.5 km), Parkwood Primary School (0.8 km), Bannister Creek Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Fountain College located?
Fountain College is located in Ferndale, WA 6148. Visit the school website at http://www.fountain.wa.edu.au.