Box Hill High School vs Our Lady of Sion College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 688 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Box Hill High School
Box Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1123
Our Lady of Sion College
Box Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
930 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Box Hill High School Box Hill VIC | Our Lady of Sion College Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 348 | #63 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #151 of 1,472 | #136 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,547 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 668 / 879 | 930 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 261 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.7% | 13.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.7 | 80.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 38.9 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 3128 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au | www.sion.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.6 vs 76.0).
- •Box Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Sion College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Box Hill High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 930.
- •Box Hill High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -5%).
- •Box Hill High School is a government school while Our Lady of Sion College 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 Box Hill High School better than Our Lady of Sion College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Box Hill High School and Our Lady of Sion College?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Box Hill and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Box Hill High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Sion College has 11.6.
How do Box Hill High School and Our Lady of Sion College rank in VIC?
Box Hill High School is 68th of 348 and Our Lady of Sion College is 63rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.