VIC · Government Secondary
Blackburn High School
Blackburn 3130 · 7-12
Blackburn High School is a government secondary school in Blackburn, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1094, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
How Blackburn High School compares
By ICSEA, Blackburn High School ranks 60th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Old Orchard Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Blackburn High School scores 1094 — above average.
School zone
Blackburn High School'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 Blackburn
Blackburn High School is located in Blackburn, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $2,065/wk and median rent of $411/wk. Population: 14,478.
View full Blackburn suburb profile →Schools near Blackburn High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackburn High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 0.4 km | 1127 | 33 higher | 441 |
| Blackburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn | 1.0 km | 1141 | 47 higher | 440 |
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 1.5 km | 1137 | 43 higher | 40 |
| Kerrimuir Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Box Hill North | 1.5 km | 1137 | 43 higher | 572 |
| Box Hill High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Box Hill | 1.5 km | 1123 | 29 higher | 1,547 |
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.5 km | 1123 | 29 higher | 302 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1153 | 59 higher | 811 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn High School a government school?
Yes, Blackburn High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackburn High School offer?
Blackburn High School offers 7-12.
What is Blackburn High School's ICSEA score?
Blackburn High School has an ICSEA score of 1094, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackburn High School?
Blackburn High School has 1,289 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackburn High School?
The nearest schools to Blackburn High School are Old Orchard Primary School (0.4 km), Blackburn Primary School (1.0 km), SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - Box Hill (1.5 km).
Where is Blackburn High School located?
Blackburn High School is located in Blackburn, VIC 3130. Visit the school website at http://www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au.