Boronia K-12 College vs Pyramid Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia K-12 College
Boronia · Government combined · Prep-12
494 students · ICSEA 982
Pyramid Hill College
Pyramid Hill · Government combined · Prep-10
104 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Boronia K-12 College Boronia VIC | Pyramid Hill College Pyramid Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 239 | #187 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #901 of 1,259 | #853 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 494 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 246 | 54 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Pyramid Hill 3575 |
| Council area | Knox | Loddon |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.boroniak-12.vic.edu.au | www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pyramid Hill College scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 38.0).
- •Pyramid Hill College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.6).
- •Boronia K-12 College is the larger school with 494 students compared with 104.
- •Pyramid Hill College has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 K-12 College better than Pyramid Hill College?
On the Success Index, Pyramid Hill College ranks higher (40.4 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 K-12 College and Pyramid Hill College?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Pyramid Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia K-12 College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pyramid Hill College has 6.8.
How do Boronia K-12 College and Pyramid Hill College rank in VIC?
Boronia K-12 College is 196th of 239 and Pyramid Hill College is 187th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.