Ferncourt Public School
Primary school in Marrickville, NSW
About Ferncourt Public School
Ferncourt Public School is a government primary school located in Marrickville, Sydney's North Shore. As a NSW public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.
With 285 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1125 (90th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Marrickville, NSW 2204
- Website ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (K-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 285 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 22 (15.4 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 6 (2.6 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1125 (90th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 2%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 140 (49%)
Girls: 145 (51%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 37%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 63%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 4%
Lower 17%
Upper 30%
Top 50%