Forest Hill College vs Orchard Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill College
Burwood East · Government high school · 7-12
356 students · ICSEA 1045
Orchard Grove Primary School
Blackburn South · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Forest Hill College Burwood East VIC | Orchard Grove Primary School Blackburn South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 348 | #289 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #364 of 1,472 | #641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 217 | 281 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Blackburn South 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fhc.vic.edu.au | www.orchgveps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 66.8).
- •Orchard Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Hill College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.7).
- •Orchard Grove Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 356.
- •Orchard Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -43%).
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 Forest Hill College better than Orchard Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Orchard Grove Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 66.8 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 Forest Hill College and Orchard Grove Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burwood East and Blackburn South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Hill College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Grove Primary School has 14.7.
How do Forest Hill College and Orchard Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Forest Hill College is 122nd of 348 and Orchard Grove Primary School is 289th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.