Box Hill Senior Secondary College vs Greythorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Box Hill Senior Secondary College Mont Albert North VIC | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #193 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,472 | #373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 281 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 163 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mont Albert North 3129 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhssc.vic.edu.au | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greythorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 64.8).
- •Greythorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.1).
- •Greythorn Primary School is the larger school with 434 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 Greythorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greythorn Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 64.8 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 Greythorn Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mont Albert North and Balwyn North 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 Greythorn Primary School has 16.1.
How do Box Hill Senior Secondary College and Greythorn Primary School rank in VIC?
Box Hill Senior Secondary College is 135th of 348 and Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.