Heatherwood School
Heatherwood School is a government secondary school in Donvale, VIC offering U. With an ICSEA score of 991, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Donvale VIC 3111. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Heatherwood School compares
By ICSEA, Heatherwood School ranks 238th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre, a government secondary school 0.0 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. Heatherwood School scores 991, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Donvale
Heatherwood School is located in Donvale, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,100/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 12,644.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Donvale suburb profileSchools near Heatherwood School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Heatherwood School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Donvale | 0.4 km | 1120 | 129 higher | 289 |
| Whitehorse Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1123 | 132 higher | 302 |
| St Philip's SchoolCatholic Primary · Blackburn North | 1.3 km | 1137 | 146 higher | 40 |
| Mullauna Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mitcham | 1.3 km | 1058 | 67 higher | 625 |
| Mitcham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mitcham | 1.6 km | 1127 | 136 higher | 490 |
| Beverley Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.7 km | 1153 | 162 higher | 811 |
| Donburn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Doncaster East | 1.8 km | 1133 | 142 higher | 550 |
| Whitefriars CollegeCatholic Secondary · Donvale | 2.1 km | 1112 | 121 higher | 1,055 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heatherwood School a government school?
Yes, Heatherwood School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Heatherwood School offer?
Heatherwood School offers U.
What is Heatherwood School's ICSEA score?
Heatherwood School has an ICSEA score of 991, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Heatherwood School?
Heatherwood School has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Heatherwood School?
The nearest schools to Heatherwood School are Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource Centre (0.0 km), Donvale Primary School (0.4 km), Whitehorse Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Heatherwood School located?
Heatherwood School is located in Donvale, VIC 3111. Visit the school website at http://www.heatherwood.vic.edu.au.