Boronia Heights Primary School vs Boronia K-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia Heights Primary School
Boronia · Government primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 1051
Boronia K-12 College
Boronia · Government combined · Prep-12
494 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Boronia Heights Primary School Boronia VIC | Boronia K-12 College Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 1,290 | #196 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1365 of 4,908 | #901 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 507 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 235 | 248 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boroniahtsps.vic.edu.au | www.boroniak-12.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boronia Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 38.0).
- •Boronia Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boronia K-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Boronia Heights Primary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 494.
- •Boronia Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Boronia Heights Primary School better than Boronia K-12 College?
On the Success Index, Boronia Heights Primary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 38.0 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 Boronia Heights Primary School and Boronia K-12 College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Boronia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia Heights Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Boronia K-12 College has 11.6.
How do Boronia Heights Primary School and Boronia K-12 College rank in VIC?
Boronia Heights Primary School is 496th of 1,290 and Boronia K-12 College is 196th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.