Government co-ed secondary (Years 7–12) in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, with 1060 students.
NAPLAN 30 points below national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 53.0; the result is a B- overall.
Western Heights Secondary College is also known as WHSC, Western Heights SC and WHSC Hamlyn Heights.
Median ATAR 53.0 ranks #434 of 522 Victoria schools. Within Victoria Government schools, ranks #220 of 295.
Western Heights Secondary College draws students from the Western Heights Secondary College (and 1 more zone).
Western Heights Secondary College has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 991, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Western Heights Secondary College, Year 7 students averaged 512 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 537, 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.
Western Heights Secondary College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,060 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.
Western Heights 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 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Western Heights 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 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Western Heights Secondary College has a median ATAR of 53.0.
Western Heights Secondary College is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 991 (43th 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.