University High School
University High School is a government secondary school in Parkville, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1117, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,983 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 68% have a language background other than English.
Parkville VIC 3052. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How University High School compares
By ICSEA, University High School ranks 30th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 53 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences, 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. University High School scores 1117, above average.
School zone
University 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 University High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs University High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Melbourne | 0.5 km | 1136 | 19 higher | 910 |
| Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne | 0.7 km | 935 | 182 lower | 1,524 |
| St Michael's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · North Melbourne | 0.9 km | 1098 | 19 lower | 236 |
| Simonds Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · West Melbourne | 1.0 km | 1053 | 64 lower | 359 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University High School a government school?
Yes, University High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does University High School offer?
University High School offers 7-12.
What is University High School's ICSEA score?
University High School has an ICSEA score of 1117, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 1,983 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near University High School?
The nearest schools to University High School are University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences (0.1 km), North Melbourne Primary School (0.5 km), Yalingbu Yirramboi Royal Childrens Hospital (0.6 km).
Where is University High School located?
University High School is located in Parkville, VIC 3052. Visit the school website at http://www.unihigh.vic.edu.au.