Blackburn High School vs Old Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 379 m 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
Old Orchard Primary School
Blackburn North · Government primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Blackburn High School Blackburn VIC | Old Orchard Primary School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 348 | #328 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 1,472 | #740 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,289 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 728 | 223 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| 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% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Blackburn North 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au | www.oldorchardps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 71.8).
- •Old Orchard Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackburn High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.5).
- •Blackburn High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 441.
- •Blackburn High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Old Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index, Old Orchard Primary School ranks higher (73.0 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 Old Orchard Primary School?
About 379 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Old Orchard Primary School has 16.5.
How do Blackburn High School and Old Orchard Primary School rank in VIC?
Blackburn High School is 93rd of 348 and Old Orchard Primary School is 328th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.