Highvale Secondary College
Highvale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Glen Waverley, VIC offering 7-12. 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 1,220 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 72% of students have a language background other than English.
Glen Waverley VIC 3150. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Highvale Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Highvale Secondary College ranks 33rd of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Highvale Primary School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Highvale Secondary College scores 1114, above average.
School zone
Highvale Secondary College'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 Glen Waverley
Highvale Secondary College is located in Glen Waverley, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,918/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 42,642.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Glen Waverley suburb profileSchools near Highvale Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Highvale Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highvale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 0.2 km | 1148 | 34 higher | 368 |
| Camelot Rise Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.0 km | 1150 | 36 higher | 426 |
| Glen Waverley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.2 km | 1141 | 27 higher | 970 |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Vermont South | 1.5 km | 1142 | 28 higher | 612 |
| Glendal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Waverley | 1.6 km | 1157 | 43 higher | 886 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highvale Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Highvale Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Highvale Secondary College offer?
Highvale Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Highvale Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Highvale Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1114, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Highvale Secondary College?
Highvale Secondary College has 1,220 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Highvale Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Highvale Secondary College are Highvale Primary School (0.2 km), Holy Saviour Parish School (0.5 km), Emmaus College - Junior School (0.6 km).
Where is Highvale Secondary College located?
Highvale Secondary College is located in Glen Waverley, VIC 3150. Visit the school website at http://www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au.