Eltham High School
Eltham High School is a government secondary school in Eltham, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1101, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,326 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Eltham VIC 3095. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Eltham High School compares
By ICSEA, Eltham High School ranks 50th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Eltham Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Eltham High School scores 1101, above average.
School zone
Eltham 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.
Schools near Eltham High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Eltham High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 0.5 km | 1117 | 16 higher | 253 |
| Montmorency South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 1.2 km | 1112 | 11 higher | 620 |
| Catholic Ladies' College LtdCatholic Secondary · Eltham | 1.5 km | 1119 | 18 higher | 901 |
| St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Montmorency | 1.7 km | 1122 | 21 higher | 382 |
| Eltham East Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Eltham | 1.8 km | 1143 | 42 higher | 652 |
| Montmorency Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montmorency | 2.0 km | 1117 | 16 higher | 415 |
| Montmorency Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Montmorency | 2.8 km | 1083 | 18 lower | 1,085 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eltham High School a government school?
Yes, Eltham High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Eltham High School offer?
Eltham High School offers 7-12.
What is Eltham High School's ICSEA score?
Eltham High School has an ICSEA score of 1101, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Eltham High School?
Eltham High School has 1,326 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Eltham High School?
The nearest schools to Eltham High School are Eltham Primary School (0.5 km), Our Lady Help of Christians School (1.1 km), Montmorency South Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Eltham High School located?
Eltham High School is located in Eltham, VIC 3095. Visit the school website at http://www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au.