Western Heights Secondary College
Western Heights Secondary College is a government secondary school in Hamlyn Heights, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 991, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,060 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Western Heights Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Western Heights Secondary College ranks 238th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hamlyn Views School, a government combined school 0.4 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. Western Heights Secondary College scores 991, near average.
School zone
Western Heights 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 Hamlyn Heights
Western Heights Secondary College is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,643/wk and median rent of $345/wk. Population: 6,518.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Hamlyn Heights suburb profileSchools near Western Heights Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Western Heights Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 0.6 km | 976 | 15 lower | 290 |
| Clonard CollegeCatholic Secondary · Herne Hill | 0.8 km | 1051 | 60 higher | 940 |
| Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 0.8 km | 1023 | 32 higher | 267 |
| Kardinia International CollegeIndependent Combined · Bell Post Hill | 1.1 km | 1155 | 164 higher | 1,925 |
| Nelson Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Bell Park | 1.2 km | 938 | 53 lower | 334 |
| Holy Spirit Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Manifold Heights | 1.4 km | 1068 | 77 higher | 326 |
| Manifold Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manifold Heights | 1.5 km | 1082 | 91 higher | 469 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Heights Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Western Heights Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Western Heights Secondary College offer?
Western Heights Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Western Heights Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Western Heights Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 991, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Western Heights Secondary College?
Western Heights Secondary College has 1,060 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Western Heights Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Western Heights Secondary College are Hamlyn Views School (0.4 km), Hamlyn Banks Primary School (0.6 km), Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby Campus (0.6 km).
Where is Western Heights Secondary College located?
Western Heights Secondary College is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215. Visit the school website at http://www.whc.vic.edu.au.