Emmaus College vs Forest Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 930 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus College
Vermont South · Catholic combined · 7-12
1,479 students · ICSEA 1086
Forest Hill College
Burwood East · Government high school · 7-12
356 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Emmaus College Vermont South VIC | Forest Hill College Burwood East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 239 | #122 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #311 of 1,259 | #364 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,479 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 725 / 754 | 139 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 257 | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | 229 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.6 | 38.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | Burwood East 3151 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.emmaus.vic.edu.au | www.fhc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.6 vs 66.8).
- •Emmaus College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.4).
- •Emmaus College is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 356.
- •Emmaus College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -43%).
- •Emmaus College is a catholic school while Forest Hill College is a government 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 Emmaus College better than Forest Hill 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 Emmaus College and Forest Hill College?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Vermont South and Burwood East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmaus College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forest Hill College has 9.2.
How do Emmaus College and Forest Hill College rank in VIC?
Emmaus College is 90th of 239 and Forest Hill College is 122nd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.