Box Hill High School

Primary feeders

• Laburnum Primary School — Blackburn
• Blackburn Primary School — Blackburn
• Kerrimuir Primary School — Box Hill North
• Roberts McCubbin Primary School — Box Hill South
• Old Orchard Primary School — Blackburn North
• Orchard Grove Primary School — Blackburn South
• Box Hill North Primary School — Box Hill North
• Blackburn Lake Primary School — Blackburn
• Mont Albert Primary School — Mont Albert
• Surrey Hills Primary School — Surrey Hills
• Wattle Park Primary School — Burwood

Junior secondary

• Box Hill High School — Box Hill

Senior secondary

• Box Hill High School — Box Hill

Is Box Hill High School a good school?

Box Hill High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 69.7/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 72/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1123, well above the national average of 1,000.

What are the NAPLAN results for Box Hill High School?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Box Hill High School, Year 7 students averaged 598 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 616, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Box Hill High School?

Box Hill High School is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,547 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.

Is Box Hill High School a selective school?

Box Hill High School is not a selective school as a whole, but it runs a test-entry SEAL program alongside its regular intake. Entry is through the SEAL entrance exam (Edutest or ACER HAST, administered per school). The main entry point is Year 7. Applications go through the official state process, and entry cutoff marks are not published.

What are the fees for Box Hill High School?

Box Hill High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 76/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.

What are class sizes like at Box Hill High School?

Box Hill High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 21% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Box Hill High School?

Box Hill High School has a median ATAR of 77.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 216%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.

What is the community like at Box Hill High School?

Box Hill High School is located in Box Hill, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1123 (90th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.