Fairhills High School vs St Andrews Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
St Andrews Christian College
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
719 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Fairhills High School Knoxfield VIC | St Andrews Christian College Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 348 | #53 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,472 | #144 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 404 | 719 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 229 | 369 / 350 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.5% | 17.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 61.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au | www.standrews.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 48.5).
- •St Andrews Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairhills High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •St Andrews Christian College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 404.
- •St Andrews Christian College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Fairhills High School is a government school while St Andrews Christian College is an independent 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 Fairhills High School better than St Andrews Christian College?
On the Success Index, St Andrews Christian College ranks higher (77.5 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 St Andrews Christian College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairhills High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Christian College has 11.7.
How do Fairhills High School and St Andrews Christian College rank in VIC?
Fairhills High School is 224th of 348 and St Andrews Christian College is 53rd of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.