Fountain College

Ferndale, Western Australia · Non-denominational · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Highly Capable tier

a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework

Highly Capable tier

S360 score: 61.4%

Fountain College is a co-educational, non-denominational, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Ferndale, Western Australia. It sits in the Highly Capable tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Trusted tier. Its score places it in the top 98 percent of Australian schools.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities35 / 60 (58.3%)Highly Capable

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment40 / 60 (66.7%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence33 / 60 (55.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1012 / 20Highly Capable

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support13 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development12 / 20Highly Capable

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum14 / 20Trusted

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture10 / 20Highly Capable

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff13 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance12 / 20Highly Capable

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections11 / 20Highly Capable

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability10 / 20Highly Capable

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
579
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
Location
Ferndale, Western Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

102222 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    396(-42)
    Writing
    447(+5)
    Spelling
    433(0)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    417(-31)
    Numeracy
    400(-36)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    493(-28)
    Writing
    509(+1)
    Spelling
    535(+25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    544(+12)
    Numeracy
    488(-36)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    569(+3)
    Writing
    587(+18)
    Spelling
    590(+30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(+16)
    Numeracy
    562(-14)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    588(-8)
    Writing
    611(0)
    Spelling
    602(+16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    606(+12)
    Numeracy
    598(-7)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Fountain College teach?

Fountain College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Fountain College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Fountain College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Fountain College in?

Fountain College is classified as Independent.

Does Fountain College offer boarding?

No, Fountain College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Fountain College?

Fountain College has 579 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Fountain College?

Fountain College's student to teacher ratio is 12.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Fountain College sit in?

Fountain College sits in the Highly Capable tier, a capable tier reflecting sound performance across the Schools360 framework.

What is Fountain College's strongest area on Schools360?

Fountain College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Trusted tier.

Where is Fountain College located?

Fountain College is located in Ferndale, Western Australia.