Ferny Grove State High School is a secondary school for Years 7 to 12 with nearly 2000 students.
We provide high quality opportunities for students to develop and excel in academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship spheres. Features of Ferny Grove State High include:
Academic excellence
1 in 4 students typically achieves an overall position (OP) 1 to 5 and at least 85% typically achieve an OP of between 1 and 15.
97% of students applying for tertiary placements typically receive a university offer.
In 2020 99% of graduating students exited with a Queensland Certificate of Education. 4% of graduating students received a Certificate I qualification, 42% received a Certificate II qualification, 44% received a Certificate III qualification and 4 students received a Certificate IV qualification.
NAPLAN results are well above those of like schools, state and national averages.
Student leadership culture and pastoral care program.
High expectations of student performance, attendance, uniform and behaviour.
BYOD laptop program.
Programs of Excellence in Instrumental and Choral Music, German Immersion, Ferny Advanced Sporting Teams (FAST) and Learning Excellence at Ferny (LEAF program).
Sporting excellence - member of Greater Brisbane Sport.
State-of-the-art facilities.
The school curriculum is broad, enabling students to engage in studies which are of interest to them, and preparing them for further study or employment. Students are encouraged to participate in the many extracurricular activities offered to extend their personal development as active and informed young people, contributing to a healthy and harmonious global society.