Top 20 VIC Public
Box Hill High School
Box Hill
, Melbourne
1180 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
84.17
AU Guide Score
Top 15%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
11.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 15%
442
VCE Students
Top 5%
Academic
65.9/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
8.6/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
4.7/5.0
Large
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.
Box Hill Community & Property
Population
14,353
Total Population
4,075
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,029
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
46.6%
Chinese
15.7%
English
11.3%
Aust
5.1%
Irish
4.5%
Indian
Property Prices
$1.7M
House Median
+60.0%
10yr Growth
$520K
Unit Median
+22.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$630
3BR House
$520
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$580
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Box Hill High School is a co-educational public school located in Box Hill, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7-12 and has approximately 1,500 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 32, with 11.70% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, Box Hill High School ranks 12th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 86.20.
Box Hill is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,353, with 6,684 Chinese residents, representing 46.60% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (46.57%), British (15.68%), Australian (11.29%), Irish (5.08%), and Indian (4.53%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Box Hill has a crime rate of 13,029 per 100,000 people, which is 1.91 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation.
In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.7 million, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $630 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $580 per week respectively.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 32, with 11.70% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, Box Hill High School ranks 12th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 86.20.
Box Hill is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,353, with 6,684 Chinese residents, representing 46.60% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes Chinese (46.57%), British (15.68%), Australian (11.29%), Irish (5.08%), and Indian (4.53%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Box Hill has a crime rate of 13,029 per 100,000 people, which is 1.91 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation.
In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.7 million, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $630 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $580 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Box Hill High School achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 11.70% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #11 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 84.17/100.
Box Hill High School is a government school located in BOX HILL. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Box Hill High School is located in BOX HILL. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,353. The population density is 4,075 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (46.57%), English (15.68%), Aust (11.29%), Irish (5.08%), Indian (4.53%).
Box Hill High School is located in BOX HILL. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BOX HILL has a crime rate of 13,029 per 100,000 population, which is 1.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Box Hill High School is located in BOX HILL. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.7M and the median unit price is $520K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $630/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $660/week, 2-bedroom unit $580/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025