Fairhills High School vs Scoresby Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhills High School
Knoxfield · Government high school · 7-12
404 students · ICSEA 994
Scoresby Secondary College
Scoresby · Government high school · 7-12
244 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Fairhills High School Knoxfield VIC | Scoresby Secondary College Scoresby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 348 | #187 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,472 | #628 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 404 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 229 | 113 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Scoresby 3179 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au | www.scoresbysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scoresby Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 48.5).
- •Scoresby Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scoresby Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.0).
- •Fairhills High School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 244.
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 Fairhills High School better than Scoresby Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Scoresby Secondary College ranks higher (54.9 vs 48.5 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 Fairhills High School and Scoresby Secondary College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Scoresby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairhills High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scoresby Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Fairhills High School and Scoresby Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fairhills High School is 224th of 348 and Scoresby Secondary College is 187th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.