Fairhills High School vs Sunbury College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 57 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
Sunbury College
Sunbury · Government high school · 7-12
980 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Fairhills High School Knoxfield VIC | Sunbury College Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 348 | #214 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 1,472 | #731 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 404 | 980 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 229 | 528 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 89.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 24.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Knoxfield 3180 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Knox | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fairhillshs.vic.edu.au | www.sunburysc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunbury College scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 48.5).
- •Fairhills High School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairhills High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Sunbury College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 404.
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 Sunbury College?
On the Success Index, Sunbury College ranks higher (50.6 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 Sunbury College?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Knoxfield and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairhills High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunbury College has 10.9.
How do Fairhills High School and Sunbury College rank in VIC?
Fairhills High School is 224th of 348 and Sunbury College is 214th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.