Boronia K-12 College vs Urban College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 820 m 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
Urban College
Boronia · Independent high school · 10-12
100 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Boronia K-12 College Boronia VIC | Urban College Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 239 | #254 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #901 of 1,259 | #892 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 494 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 246 | 51 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boroniak-12.vic.edu.au | www.urbancollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Urban College scores higher on the Success Index (42.8 vs 38.0).
- •Boronia K-12 College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boronia K-12 College is the larger school with 494 students compared with 100.
- •Boronia K-12 College is a government school while Urban College 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 Boronia K-12 College better than Urban College?
On the Success Index, Urban College ranks higher (42.8 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 Urban College?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Boronia and Boronia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia K-12 College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Urban College has 11.4.
How do Boronia K-12 College and Urban College rank in VIC?
Boronia K-12 College is 196th of 239 and Urban College is 254th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.