Heritage College Knox vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 841 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Knox
Ferntree Gully · Independent combined · Prep-12
183 students · ICSEA 1059
St Joseph's College
Ferntree Gully · Catholic high school · 7-12
991 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Heritage College Knox Ferntree Gully VIC | St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 239 | #114 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #350 of 1,259 | #341 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 183 | 991 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 89 | 0 / 991 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +326% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritage.vic.edu.au | www.stjosephs.com.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 65.6).
- •Heritage College Knox has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College Knox has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.5).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 991 students compared with 183.
- •Heritage College Knox has grown faster over five years (326% vs 3%).
- •Heritage College Knox is a independent school while St Joseph's College is a catholic 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 Heritage College Knox better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.6 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 Heritage College Knox and St Joseph's College?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Knox has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 11.5.
How do Heritage College Knox and St Joseph's College rank in VIC?
Heritage College Knox is 102nd of 239 and St Joseph's College is 114th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.