Blackburn High School vs Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.2 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
Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
Nunawading · Independent high school · 7-12
261 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Blackburn High School Blackburn VIC | Nunawading Christian College - Secondary Nunawading VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 348 | #90 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 1,472 | #231 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 728 | 112 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Nunawading 3131 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au | nunawading.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.8 vs 72.2).
- •Blackburn High School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nunawading Christian College - Secondary has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •Blackburn High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 261.
- •Nunawading Christian College - Secondary has grown faster over five years (37% vs -4%).
- •Blackburn High School is a government school while Nunawading Christian College - Secondary is an independent 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 Blackburn High School better than Nunawading Christian College - Secondary?
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 Blackburn High School and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Nunawading in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary has 10.4.
How do Blackburn High School and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary rank in VIC?
Blackburn High School is 93rd of 348 and Nunawading Christian College - Secondary is 90th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.