Mater Christi College vs Upwey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Christi College
Belgrave · Catholic high school · 7-12
688 students · ICSEA 1093
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Mater Christi College Belgrave VIC | Upwey High School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 348 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #49 of 1,472 | #415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 688 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 0 | 340 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 103 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.4 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave 3160 | Upwey 3158 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.materchristi.edu.au | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Christi College scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 64.4).
- •Mater Christi College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Christi College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Upwey High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 688.
- •Mater Christi College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •Mater Christi College is a catholic 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 Mater Christi College better than Upwey High School?
On the Success Index, Mater Christi College ranks higher (81.5 vs 64.4 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 Mater Christi College and Upwey High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Belgrave and Upwey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Christi College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upwey High School has 12.4.
How do Mater Christi College and Upwey High School rank in VIC?
Mater Christi College is 25th of 348 and Upwey High School is 137th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.