Belgrave Heights Christian School vs Upwey South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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 South Primary School
Upwey · Government primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Belgrave Heights Christian School Belgrave Heights VIC | Upwey South Primary School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 239 | #278 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #532 of 1,259 | #593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 378 | 144 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 80 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| 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.upweysthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Upwey South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 55.9).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 321.
- •Upwey South Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -2%).
- •Belgrave Heights Christian School is a independent school while Upwey South Primary 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Upwey South Primary School ranks higher (74.4 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 South Primary School?
About 1.8 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 South Primary School has 14.3.
How do Belgrave Heights Christian School and Upwey South Primary School rank in VIC?
Belgrave Heights Christian School is 140th of 239 and Upwey South Primary School is 278th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.