St Thomas More's School vs Upwey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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 Primary School
Upwey · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC | Upwey Primary School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 1,290 | #169 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 4,908 | #323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 49 | 79 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| 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.upweyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Upwey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 74.1).
- •Upwey Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.7).
- •Upwey Primary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 101.
- •Upwey Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 7%).
- •St Thomas More's School is a catholic school while Upwey 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas More's School better than Upwey Primary School?
On the Success Index, Upwey Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 74.1 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 Primary School?
About 1.8 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 Primary School has 14.7.
How do St Thomas More's School and Upwey Primary School rank in VIC?
St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 and Upwey Primary School is 169th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.