VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
31.55
AU Guide Score
Top 75%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
2.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 69%
166
VCE Students
Top 50%
Academic
19.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
2.5/5.0
Small
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.
Upwey Community & Property
Population
6,818
Total Population
1,097
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,625
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
46.0%
English
38.9%
Aust
14.5%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$883K
House Median
+81.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$450
2BR House
$600
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Upwey High School is a public coeducational school located in Upwey, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 800 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 2.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 35.20.
Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows that Upwey has a total population of 6,818, including 99 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes 46.00% English, 38.90% Australian, 14.52% Irish, 12.01% Scottish, and 5.41% German heritage.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Upwey's crime rate is 2,625 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. For housing prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $900,000 AUD, with weekly rental rates of about $600 for 3-bedroom houses and $450 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 2.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 35.20.
Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows that Upwey has a total population of 6,818, including 99 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes 46.00% English, 38.90% Australian, 14.52% Irish, 12.01% Scottish, and 5.41% German heritage.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Upwey's crime rate is 2,625 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. For housing prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $900,000 AUD, with weekly rental rates of about $600 for 3-bedroom houses and $450 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Upwey High School achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 2.40% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 31.55/100.
Upwey High School is a government school located in UPWEY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Upwey High School is located in UPWEY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,818. The population density is 1,097 per km². The main ancestries are: English (46.00%), Aust (38.90%), Irish (14.52%), Scottish (12.01%), German (5.41%).
Upwey High School is located in UPWEY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), UPWEY has a crime rate of 2,625 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Upwey High School is located in UPWEY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $882K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $600/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025