Box Hill Public School vs Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Box Hill Public School
Box Hill · Government primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 1123
Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)
Gables · Catholic primary · K-6
884 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Box Hill Public School Box Hill NSW | Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) Gables NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 1,619 | #387 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 4,908 | #1214 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 271 | 884 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 447 / 437 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1451% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 25.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 2765 | Gables 2765 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boxhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Box Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 67.9).
- •Box Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 25.9).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) is the larger school with 884 students compared with 271.
- •Box Hill Public School is a government school while Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Box Hill Public School better than Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)?
On the Success Index, Box Hill Public School ranks higher (77.0 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Box Hill Public School and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Box Hill and Gables in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Box Hill Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) has 25.9.
How do Box Hill Public School and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) rank in NSW?
Box Hill Public School is 105th of 1,619 and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) is 387th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.