Forest Hill College
Forest Hill College is a government secondary school in Burwood East, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 356 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Burwood East VIC 3151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Forest Hill College compares
By ICSEA, Forest Hill College ranks 133rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Burwood Heights Primary School, a government primary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Forest Hill College scores 1045, near average.
School zone
Forest Hill College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Burwood East
Forest Hill College is located in Burwood East, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,610/wk and median rent of $439/wk. Population: 10,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Burwood East suburb profileSchools near Forest Hill College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Forest Hill College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwood Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 0.1 km | 1107 | 62 higher | 442 |
| Emmaus CollegeCatholic Combined · Vermont South | 0.9 km | 1086 | 41 higher | 1,479 |
| Blackburn English Language SchoolGovernment Combined · Burwood East | 1.4 km | 1022 | 23 lower | 344 |
| Aurora SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn South | 1.4 km | 1038 | 7 lower | 270 |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont South | 1.6 km | 1142 | 97 higher | 612 |
| Burwood East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood East | 1.7 km | 1147 | 102 higher | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Hill College a government school?
Yes, Forest Hill College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Forest Hill College offer?
Forest Hill College offers 7-12.
What is Forest Hill College's ICSEA score?
Forest Hill College has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Forest Hill College?
Forest Hill College has 356 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Forest Hill College?
The nearest schools to Forest Hill College are Burwood Heights Primary School (0.1 km), Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf Facility (0.2 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball Burwood (0.8 km).
Where is Forest Hill College located?
Forest Hill College is located in Burwood East, VIC 3151. Visit the school website at http://www.fhc.vic.edu.au.