About the school
Ferncourt Public School is located in South Marrickville, alongside the Cooks River, in an area known as 'The Warren'. Established in a historic building dating back to 1886, the school is set in award-winning grounds and currently has an enrolment of around 360 students. With a strong focus on creating a happy and stimulating learning environment, Ferncourt aims to foster enthusiastic, self-motivated children who develop a love for learning.
Educational Programs
Skilled and dedicated teachers deliver innovative and challenging educational programs, ensuring students thrive across the curriculum. The school boasts excellent academic outcomes, with Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN test results consistently above the state average in reading and numeracy. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including choirs, bands, dance groups, and PSSA sport, promoting both creative arts and physical fitness.
Core Values and Community Engagement
Ferncourt Public School emphasises core values such as mutual respect, integrity, acceptance, inclusiveness, citizenship, and environmental care. The school has robust support systems in place, including a comprehensive buddy system and the 'Bounce Back!' resilience program, all aimed at promoting student well-being. Additionally, the active Parents and Citizens Association plays a vital role in enriching the school community.
Facilities at the school include a computer laboratory, interactive whiteboards, a connected classroom, and a well-resourced library. Ferncourt Public School is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, dedicated to the growth and well-being of every student.
Mission
At Ferncourt Public School, we foster a collaborative, welcoming and inclusive school environment through a commitment to high expectations, quality teaching and a culture of continuous improvement.
Location & Catchment Area
- Ferncourt Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Tempe Public School 878 m
- B Tempe High School 890 m
- C Marrickville West Public School 972 m
- D Undercliffe Public School 1.2 km
- E Arncliffe West Infants School 1.3 km
- F Marrickville High School 1.8 km
- G Marrickville Public School 1.9 km
- H Dulwich Hill Public School 2.0 km
- I Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design 2.0 km
- J Edgeware School 2.1 km
- K Athelstane Public School 2.2 km
- L Arncliffe Public School 2.2 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 285 (145 girls, 140 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 285
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1125 (percentile 90)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 4% / 17% / 30% / 50%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 18
- Indigenous students
- 2%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 36%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 15.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.6
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Year 1 | 39 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 61 |
| Year 4 | 34 |
| Year 5 | 40 |
| Year 6 | 42 |
| Total | 285 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 285 | 145 | 140 | - | 1125 | 15.4 |
| 2024 | 311 | 154 | 157 | 92 | 1118 | 16.4 |
| 2023 | 342 | 166 | 176 | 92.6 | 1121 | 18.8 |
| 2022 | 367 | 176 | 191 | 90.2 | 1131 | 19.6 |
| 2021 | 380 | 180 | 200 | 94.3 | 1136 | 19.9 |
| 2020 | 425 | 201 | 224 | - | 1133 | 21.9 |
| 2019 | 446 | 208 | 238 | 94 | 1131 | 23.2 |
| 2018 | 444 | 214 | 230 | 95 | 1124 | 23.2 |
| 2017 | 439 | 207 | 232 | 95.6 | 1128 | 23.3 |
| 2016 | 440 | 202 | 238 | 96.3 | 1126 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | 432 | 206 | 226 | 95.2 | 1137 | 23.4 |
| 2014 | 429 | 215 | 214 | 96.2 | 1127 | 23.1 |
| 2013 | 412 | 201 | 211 | 95.1 | 1128 | 21.9 |
| 2012 | 390 | 197 | 193 | 95.5 | 1149 | 21.2 |
| 2011 | 366 | 177 | 189 | 96.1 | 1146 | 20.3 |
| 2010 | 354 | 173 | 181 | - | 1144 | 20.5 |
| 2009 | 357 | 178 | 179 | - | 1057 | 20.4 |
| 2008 | 316 | 165 | 151 | - | 1057 | 18.3 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.