Tecoma Primary School vs Upwey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tecoma Primary School
Tecoma · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 1080
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Tecoma Primary School Tecoma VIC | Upwey High School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #543 of 1,290 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1523 of 4,908 | #415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 361 | 744 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 174 | 340 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| 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 | -20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tecoma 3160 | Upwey 3158 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tecomaps.vic.edu.au | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.3 vs 64.4).
- •Tecoma Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upwey High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Upwey High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 361.
- •Upwey High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -20%).
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 Tecoma Primary School better than Upwey High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Tecoma Primary School and Upwey High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tecoma and Upwey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tecoma Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upwey High School has 12.4.
How do Tecoma Primary School and Upwey High School rank in VIC?
Tecoma Primary School is 543rd of 1,290 and Upwey High School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.