Government secondary co-ed in Burwood East, VIC; 356 students, Years 7–12.
NAPLAN 13 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 73.0; the result is a B- overall.
Forest Hill College is also known as FHC Burwood East.
Median ATAR 73.0 ranks #107 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #24 of 295 (top 8%).
Forest Hill College draws students from the Forest Hill College (and 1 more zone).
Forest Hill College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 49/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1045, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Forest Hill College, Year 7 students averaged 530 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 552, below the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Forest Hill College is a small government secondary school with approximately 356 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.
Forest Hill College 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 52/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Forest Hill College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is moderate.
Forest Hill College has a median ATAR of 73.0.
Forest Hill College is located in Burwood East, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1045 (66th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.