Box Hill High School vs St Francis Xavier's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 560 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
St Francis Xavier's School
Box Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Box Hill High School Box Hill VIC | St Francis Xavier's School Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 348 | #413 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #151 of 1,472 | #1038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,547 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 668 / 879 | 127 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 261 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 231 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.7 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 38% |
| 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.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Box Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 69.7).
- •Box Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 257.
- •Box Hill High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -20%).
- •Box Hill High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier'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 Box Hill High School better than St Francis Xavier's School?
On the Success Index, Box Hill High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 69.7 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 Box Hill High School and St Francis Xavier's School?
About 560 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 St Francis Xavier's School has 13.2.
How do Box Hill High School and St Francis Xavier's School rank in VIC?
Box Hill High School is 68th of 348 and St Francis Xavier's School is 413th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.