Upwey High School

Upwey High School is a government secondary school in Upwey, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1048, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 744 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.

Upwey VIC 3158. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1048
67th percentile
Enrolments
744
7-12
Students per teacher
11:1
68 teaching staff
Indigenous students
1%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
5%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Upwey High School compares

By ICSEA, Upwey High School ranks 129th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Upwey Primary School, a government primary 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. Upwey High School scores 1048, near average.

ICSEA 1048Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1048
7008501,0001,1501,300

School zone

Upwey 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.

Upwey High School Valid: 2025 · Zone: Victorian Department of Education · Location: ACARA

About Upwey

Upwey High 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 profile

Schools near Upwey High School

The 5 nearest schools to Upwey High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Upwey High SchoolStudents
Tecoma Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Tecoma1.0 km1080 32 higher361
Upwey South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Upwey1.3 km1078 30 higher321
Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Belgrave Heights2.0 km1078 30 higher776
Mater Christi CollegeCatholic Secondary · Belgrave2.3 km1093 45 higher688
Belgrave South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Belgrave South3.7 km1065 17 higher375

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upwey High School a government school?

Yes, Upwey High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Upwey High School offer?

Upwey High School offers 7-12.

What is Upwey High School's ICSEA score?

Upwey High School has an ICSEA score of 1048, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Upwey High School?

Upwey High School has 744 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Upwey High School?

The nearest schools to Upwey High School are Upwey Primary School (0.1 km), Tecoma Primary School (1.0 km), Upwey South Primary School (1.3 km).

Where is Upwey High School located?

Upwey High School is located in Upwey, VIC 3158. Visit the school website at http://www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au.

Upwey High School official website