Heritage College Knox vs The Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 654 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
The Avenue School
Ferntree Gully · Independent high school · 11
21 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Heritage College Knox Ferntree Gully VIC | The Avenue School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #350 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 11 |
| Students | 183 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 89 | 15 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +326% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| 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 | theavenueschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Knox scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 50.8).
- •Heritage College Knox has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Avenue School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.0).
- •Heritage College Knox is the larger school with 183 students compared with 21.
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 The Avenue School?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Knox ranks higher (65.6 vs 50.8 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 Heritage College Knox and The Avenue School?
About 654 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 The Avenue School has 7.0.
How do Heritage College Knox and The Avenue School rank in VIC?
Heritage College Knox is 102nd of 239 and The Avenue School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.