Upwey South Primary School
Upwey South Primary School is a government primary school in Upwey, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% 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 South Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Upwey South Primary School ranks 434th 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Upwey Primary School, a government primary school 1.3 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 South Primary School scores 1078, above average.
School zone
Upwey South 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 South 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 South Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Upwey South Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upwey High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Upwey | 1.3 km | 1048 | 30 lower | 744 |
| Tecoma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tecoma | 1.7 km | 1080 | 2 higher | 361 |
| Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Belgrave Heights | 1.8 km | 1078 | same | 776 |
| Mater Christi CollegeCatholic Secondary · Belgrave | 2.8 km | 1093 | 15 higher | 688 |
| Belgrave South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belgrave South | 3.4 km | 1065 | 13 lower | 375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upwey South Primary School a government school?
Yes, Upwey South Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Upwey South Primary School offer?
Upwey South Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Upwey South Primary School's ICSEA score?
Upwey South Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Upwey South Primary School?
Upwey South Primary School has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Upwey South Primary School?
The nearest schools to Upwey South Primary School are Upwey Primary School (1.3 km), Upwey High School (1.3 km), Tecoma Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Upwey South Primary School located?
Upwey South Primary School is located in Upwey, VIC 3158. Visit the school website at http://www.upweysthps.vic.edu.au/.