Box Hill Public School vs Vineyard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.2 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
Vineyard Public School
Vineyard · Government primary · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Box Hill Public School Box Hill NSW | Vineyard Public School Vineyard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 1,619 | #1255 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 4,908 | #3886 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 271 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 2765 | Vineyard 2765 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boxhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | vineyard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Box Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 33.4).
- •Box Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.7).
- •Box Hill Public School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 97.
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 Vineyard Public School?
On the Success Index, Box Hill Public School ranks higher (77.0 vs 33.4 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 Vineyard Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Box Hill and Vineyard 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 Vineyard Public School has 18.7.
How do Box Hill Public School and Vineyard Public School rank in NSW?
Box Hill Public School is 105th of 1,619 and Vineyard Public School is 1255th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.