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
- In 2023 100% of our Exiting year 12's attained a QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education)
- 10% (13 students) achieved an ATAR score above 95
- 41% (60 students) achieved an ATAR 80 and above
- 20% (26 students) achieved an ATAR score above 90
- NAPLAN results are well above those of like schools, state and national averages.
- The 2023 graduating class successfully completed 262 qualifications including three Diplomas:
- 3 Certificate IV
- 150 Certificate III
- 98 Certificate II
- 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.