Kingswood College vs Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood College
Box Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
575 students · ICSEA 1162
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Essendon · Independent combined · Prep-12
859 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Kingswood College Box Hill VIC | Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Essendon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 239 | #31 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #51 of 1,259 | #62 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 575 | 859 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 339 | 859 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.4% | 18.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 89.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 77.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 3128 | Essendon 3040 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au | www.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.8 vs 83.1).
- •Kingswood College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 9.7).
- •Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 575.
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 Kingswood College better than Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood College and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Box Hill and Essendon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School has 9.7.
How do Kingswood College and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School rank in VIC?
Kingswood College is 27th of 239 and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School is 31st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.