Government co-ed secondary (Y7–12) in Upwey, VIC; 744 students in the Dandenong Ranges.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 56.0; the result is a C overall.
Median ATAR 56.0 ranks #397 of 529 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #185 of 297.
Upwey High School draws students from the Upwey High School (and 1 more zone).
Upwey High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.9/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1048, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Upwey High School, Year 7 students averaged 542 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 551, 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.
Upwey High School is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 744 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.
Upwey High School 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 53/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Upwey High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 27% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Upwey High School has a median ATAR of 56.0. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 133%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Upwey High School is located in Upwey, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1048 (67th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.