Blackburn High School vs St Philip's 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
St Philip's School
Blackburn North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Blackburn High School Blackburn VIC | St Philip's School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #239 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,289 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 728 | 22 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| 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% | -55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 45% |
| 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.stphilipbbn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philip's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 71.8).
- •St Philip's School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip's School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •Blackburn High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 40.
- •Blackburn High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -55%).
- •Blackburn High School is a government school while St Philip'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 Blackburn High School better than St Philip's School?
On the Success Index, St Philip's School ranks higher (79.0 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 St Philip's School?
About 1.5 km 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 St Philip's School has 8.7.
How do Blackburn High School and St Philip's School rank in VIC?
Blackburn High School is 93rd of 348 and St Philip's School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.