Kingswood College vs Our Lady of Sion College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Our Lady of Sion College
Box Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
930 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Kingswood College Box Hill VIC | Our Lady of Sion College Box Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 239 | #63 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #51 of 1,259 | #136 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 575 | 930 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 339 | 930 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.4% | 13.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.2 | 80.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Box Hill 3128 | Box Hill 3128 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au | www.sion.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 76.0).
- •Kingswood College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood College has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.6).
- •Our Lady of Sion College is the larger school with 930 students compared with 575.
- •Kingswood College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Kingswood College is a independent school while Our Lady of Sion 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 Kingswood College better than Our Lady of Sion College?
On the Success Index, Kingswood College ranks higher (83.8 vs 76.0 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 Kingswood College and Our Lady of Sion College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Box Hill and Box Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood College has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Sion College has 11.6.
How do Kingswood College and Our Lady of Sion College rank in VIC?
Kingswood College is 27th of 239 and Our Lady of Sion College is 63rd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.