Heritage College Knox
Heritage College Knox is an independent combined school in Ferntree Gully, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Heritage College Knox compares
By ICSEA, Heritage College Knox ranks 142nd of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Avenue School, an independent secondary school 0.7 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. Heritage College Knox scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
Heritage College Knox is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ferntree Gully
Heritage College Knox is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,770/wk and median rent of $386/wk. Population: 27,398.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ferntree Gully suburb profileSchools near Heritage College Knox
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Heritage College Knox | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ranges SchoolGovernment Combined · Ferntree Gully | 0.7 km | 1031 | 28 lower | 200 |
| St John the Baptist SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferntree Gully | 0.7 km | 1075 | 16 higher | 221 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ferntree Gully | 0.8 km | 1052 | 7 lower | 991 |
| Wattle View Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.4 km | 1006 | 53 lower | 247 |
| Mountain Gate Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.6 km | 1072 | 13 higher | 432 |
| Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 1.6 km | 1055 | 4 lower | 289 |
| Fairhills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferntree Gully | 2.7 km | 1004 | 55 lower | 104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage College Knox a government school?
No, Heritage College Knox is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Heritage College Knox offer?
Heritage College Knox offers Prep-12.
What is Heritage College Knox's ICSEA score?
Heritage College Knox has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Heritage College Knox?
Heritage College Knox has 183 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Heritage College Knox?
The nearest schools to Heritage College Knox are The Avenue School (0.7 km), Eastern Ranges School (0.7 km), St John the Baptist School (0.7 km).
Where is Heritage College Knox located?
Heritage College Knox is located in Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156. Visit the school website at http://www.heritage.vic.edu.au.