The Knox School vs Wantirna College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Knox School
Wantirna South · Independent combined · Prep-12
764 students · ICSEA 1159
Wantirna College
Wantirna · Government high school · 7-12
1,458 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | The Knox School Wantirna South VIC | Wantirna College Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 239 | #163 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #30 of 1,259 | #547 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 764 | 1,458 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 433 | 705 / 753 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | 233 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 198 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.8 | 115.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 53.0 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wantirna South 3152 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.knox.vic.edu.au | wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Knox School scores higher on the Success Index (86.3 vs 58.8).
- •The Knox School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Knox School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.6).
- •Wantirna College is the larger school with 1,458 students compared with 764.
- •The Knox School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 3%).
- •The Knox School is a independent school while Wantirna College is a government 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 The Knox School better than Wantirna College?
On the Success Index, The Knox School ranks higher (86.3 vs 58.8 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 The Knox School and Wantirna College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wantirna South and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Knox School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wantirna College has 12.6.
How do The Knox School and Wantirna College rank in VIC?
The Knox School is 18th of 239 and Wantirna College is 163rd of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.