Forest Hill College
178-180 Mahoneys Road, Burwood East VIC 3151
Forest Hill College is a government secondary school in Burwood East, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 277 students across all campuses. Its ICSEA is 1,045, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Enrolments and staff cover all campuses of this school. Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on the school's own website and public listings, Forest Hill College is a co-educational government secondary school in Burwood East, Victoria, catering to years 7-12. It has recently strengthened its VCE results and is recognised by The Age's "Schools that Excel" list. The college runs a house system, student leadership opportunities and academy programs for special interests, alongside an established international student program with an on-site English language centre. Facilities are being renovated, including a new library and modern learning spaces.
Often praised
- Improving VCE results
- Academy programs for interests
- Established international student program
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.0 |
| 2024 | 29.0 |
| 2023 | 27.0 |
| 2022 | 27.0 |
| 2021 | 28.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus College | Vermont South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,086 | 1,479 |
| Highvale Secondary College | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 2.2 km | 1,114 | 1,211 |
| Nunawading Christian College-Secondary | Nunawading | Independent high school | 2.9 km | 1,067 | 261 |
| Vermont Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Vermont | Public high school | 3.2 km | 1,122 | 1,699 |
| Glen Waverley Secondary College | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 3.3 km | 1,124 | 2,425 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Waverley | Public high school | 3.6 km | 1,127 | 1,834 |
| Box Hill High SchoolGifted class: GAPP | Box Hill | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,123 | 1,543 |
| Avila College | Mount Waverley | Catholic high school | 3.9 km | 1,113 | 1,011 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechworth Secondary College | Beechworth | Public high school · 7-12 | 339 | 1,045 |
| Kambrya CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Berwick | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,528 | 1,045 |
| Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Geelong | Public high school · 7-12 | 600 | 1,046 |
| Monbulk College | Monbulk | Public high school · 7-12 | 636 | 1,044 |
| Upwey High School | Upwey | Public high school · 7-12 | 760 | 1,048 |
| Werribee Secondary CollegeGifted class: SELP | Werribee | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,629 | 1,048 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.