Blackburn High School vs Kerrimuir Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Kerrimuir Primary School
Box Hill North · Government primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Blackburn High School Blackburn VIC | Kerrimuir Primary School Box Hill North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 348 | #65 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 1,472 | #99 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,289 | 572 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 728 | 264 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Box Hill North 3129 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au | www.kerrimuirps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kerrimuir Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 71.8).
- •Kerrimuir Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackburn High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Blackburn High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 572.
- •Kerrimuir Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Kerrimuir Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kerrimuir Primary School ranks higher (82.5 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 Kerrimuir Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Box Hill North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kerrimuir Primary School has 15.6.
How do Blackburn High School and Kerrimuir Primary School rank in VIC?
Blackburn High School is 93rd of 348 and Kerrimuir Primary School is 65th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.