Berengarra School vs St Francis Xavier's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berengarra School
Box Hill North · Independent special · 7-12
61 students · ICSEA 1084
St Francis Xavier's School
Box Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Berengarra School Box Hill North VIC | St Francis Xavier's School Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #413 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 61 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 40 | 127 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Box Hill North 3129 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.berengarra.vic.edu.au | www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berengarra School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 13.2).
- •St Francis Xavier's School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 61.
- •Berengarra School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •Berengarra School is a independent school while St Francis Xavier's School 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 Berengarra School better than St Francis Xavier's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berengarra School and St Francis Xavier's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Box Hill North and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berengarra School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's School has 13.2.
How do Berengarra School and St Francis Xavier's School rank in VIC?
Berengarra School is unranked and St Francis Xavier's School is 413th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.