St Thomas More's School vs Upwey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More's School
Belgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1089
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC | Upwey High School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 1,290 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 4,908 | #415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 101 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 49 | 340 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave 3160 | Upwey 3158 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 64.4).
- •St Thomas More's School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Upwey High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 101.
- •St Thomas More's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •St Thomas More's School 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 St Thomas More's School better than Upwey High School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's School ranks higher (74.1 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 St Thomas More's School and Upwey High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Belgrave and Upwey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas More's School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upwey High School has 12.4.
How do St Thomas More's School and Upwey High School rank in VIC?
St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 and Upwey High School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.