Beechworth Secondary College vs Forest Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 215 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechworth Secondary College
Beechworth · Government high school · 7-12
282 students · ICSEA 1045
Forest Hill College
Burwood East · Government high school · 7-12
356 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Beechworth Secondary College Beechworth VIC | Forest Hill College Burwood East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 348 | #122 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #175 of 1,472 | #364 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 282 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 157 | 139 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | 27 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 38.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beechworth 3747 | Burwood East 3151 |
| Council area | Indigo | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bworthsc.vic.edu.au | www.fhc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beechworth Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 66.8).
- •Beechworth Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.2).
- •Forest Hill College is the larger school with 356 students compared with 282.
- •Beechworth Secondary College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -43%).
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 Beechworth Secondary College better than Forest Hill College?
On the Success Index, Beechworth Secondary College ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.8 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 Beechworth Secondary College and Forest Hill College?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Beechworth and Burwood East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechworth Secondary College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Hill College has 9.2.
How do Beechworth Secondary College and Forest Hill College rank in VIC?
Beechworth Secondary College is 74th of 348 and Forest Hill College is 122nd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.