Box Hill High 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.