Box Hill Senior Secondary College vs Cheltenham Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Box Hill Senior Secondary College
Mont Albert North · Government high school · 9-12
281 students · ICSEA 1055
Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham · Government high school · 7-12
759 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Box Hill Senior Secondary College Mont Albert North VIC | Cheltenham Secondary College Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #143 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,472 | #450 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 281 | 759 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 163 | 303 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mont Albert North 3129 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhssc.vic.edu.au | www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 62.5).
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Cheltenham Secondary College is the larger school with 759 students compared with 281.
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 Senior Secondary College better than Cheltenham Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Box Hill Senior Secondary College ranks higher (64.8 vs 62.5 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 Senior Secondary College and Cheltenham Secondary College?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Mont Albert North and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Box Hill Senior Secondary College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cheltenham Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Box Hill Senior Secondary College and Cheltenham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Box Hill Senior Secondary College is 135th of 348 and Cheltenham Secondary College is 143rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.