Belgrave Heights Christian School vs Upwey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrave Heights Christian School
Belgrave Heights · Independent combined · Prep-12
776 students · ICSEA 1078
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Belgrave Heights Christian School Belgrave Heights VIC | Upwey High School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 239 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 1,259 | #415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 776 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 378 | 340 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave Heights 3160 | Upwey 3158 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/ | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Upwey High School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 55.9).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upwey High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 744.
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is a independent school while Upwey High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belgrave Heights Christian School better than Upwey High School?
On the Success Index, Upwey High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belgrave Heights Christian School and Upwey High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belgrave Heights and Upwey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgrave Heights Christian School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upwey High School has 12.4.
How do Belgrave Heights Christian School and Upwey High School rank in VIC?
Belgrave Heights Christian School is 140th of 239 and Upwey High School is 137th of 348 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.