Regional co-educational Government secondary, 736 students, Years 7–12, Yarra Junction VIC.
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages, growth below the national median, and a median ATAR of 67.0; the result is a C+ overall.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is also known as UYSC, Upper Yarra SC and UYSC Yarra Junction.
Median ATAR 67.0 ranks #205 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #73 of 295.
Upper Yarra Secondary College draws students from the Upper Yarra Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Upper Yarra Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 34.7/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 975, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Upper Yarra Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 515 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 544, below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 736 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 49/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Upper Yarra Secondary College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below the national benchmark.
Upper Yarra Secondary College has a median ATAR of 67.0. The Year 12 completion rate is 64%.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in Yarra Junction, VIC, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 975 (35th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.