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Schools in Ferntree Gully

There are 10 schools in Ferntree Gully: 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 6 government schools, 2 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Ferntree Gully are run by the Victoria education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Ferntree Gully

Private schools in and near Knox, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Ferntree Gully

Specialist

Special schools and other provision

At a glance

Schools in Ferntree Gully in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 2,885 students enrolled, 289 per school on average; the largest is St Joseph's College with 991.
  • 4 of the 10 schools (40%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is single-sex: 1 boys' school.

Largest schools in Ferntree Gully

  1. St Joseph's College 991 students
  2. Mountain Gate Primary School 432 students
  3. Ferntree Gully North Primary School 289 students
  4. Wattle View Primary School 247 students
  5. St John the Baptist School 221 students
Questions

Schools in Ferntree Gully: common questions

How many schools are there in Ferntree Gully VIC?
There are 10 schools in Ferntree Gully VIC, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Ferntree Gully VIC?
4 Catholic and independent schools, 40% of all schools in Ferntree Gully VIC. 2 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Ferntree Gully VIC?
St Joseph's College, with 991 students. Next are Mountain Gate Primary School (432), Ferntree Gully North Primary School (289) and Wattle View Primary School (247).
Are there single-sex schools in Ferntree Gully VIC?
Yes: 1 boys' school. The other 9 schools are co-educational.