Blackburn High School vs Box Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn High School
Blackburn · Government high school · 7-12
1,289 students · ICSEA 1094
Box Hill High School
Box Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Blackburn High School Blackburn VIC | Box Hill High School Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 348 | #68 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 1,472 | #151 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 728 | 668 / 879 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 231 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 118.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au | www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Box Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 71.8).
- •Box Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 1,289.
- •Box Hill High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -4%).
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 Blackburn High School better than Box Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Box Hill High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 71.8 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 Blackburn High School and Box Hill High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Box Hill High School has 13.0.
How do Blackburn High School and Box Hill High School rank in VIC?
Blackburn High School is 93rd of 348 and Box Hill High School is 68th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.