Upwey Primary School
Upwey Primary School is a government primary school in Upwey, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1114, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% have a language background other than English.
Upwey VIC 3158. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Upwey Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Upwey Primary School ranks 248th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Upwey High School, a government secondary 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. Upwey Primary School scores 1114, above average.
School zone
Upwey Primary 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 Upwey
Upwey Primary School is located in Upwey, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,171/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 6,818.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Upwey suburb profileSchools near Upwey Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Upwey Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upwey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Upwey | 0.1 km | 1048 | 66 lower | 744 |
| Tecoma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tecoma | 1.2 km | 1080 | 34 lower | 361 |
| Upwey South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Upwey | 1.3 km | 1078 | 36 lower | 321 |
| Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Belgrave Heights | 2.1 km | 1078 | 36 lower | 776 |
| Mater Christi CollegeCatholic Secondary · Belgrave | 2.4 km | 1093 | 21 lower | 688 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ferntree Gully | 3.6 km | 1052 | 62 lower | 991 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upwey Primary School a government school?
Yes, Upwey Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Upwey Primary School offer?
Upwey Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Upwey Primary School's ICSEA score?
Upwey Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1114, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Upwey Primary School?
Upwey Primary School has 129 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Upwey Primary School?
The nearest schools to Upwey Primary School are Upwey High School (0.1 km), Tecoma Primary School (1.2 km), Upwey South Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Upwey Primary School located?
Upwey Primary School is located in Upwey, VIC 3158. Visit the school website at http://www.upweyps.vic.edu.au/.