Box Hill Senior Secondary College vs Our Holy Redeemer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Our Holy Redeemer School
Surrey Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Box Hill Senior Secondary College Mont Albert North VIC | Our Holy Redeemer School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #9 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,472 | #13 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 281 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 163 | 83 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| 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 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mont Albert North 3129 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhssc.vic.edu.au | www.ohrsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Holy Redeemer School scores higher on the Success Index (88.3 vs 64.8).
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 281 students compared with 198.
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -17%).
- •Box Hill Senior Secondary College is a government school while Our Holy Redeemer 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 Senior Secondary College better than Our Holy Redeemer School?
On the Success Index, Our Holy Redeemer School ranks higher (88.3 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 Our Holy Redeemer School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mont Albert North and Surrey Hills 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 Our Holy Redeemer School has 13.7.
How do Box Hill Senior Secondary College and Our Holy Redeemer School rank in VIC?
Box Hill Senior Secondary College is 135th of 348 and Our Holy Redeemer School is 9th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.