Tecoma Primary School vs Upwey South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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 South Primary School
Upwey · Government primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Tecoma Primary School Tecoma VIC | Upwey South Primary School Upwey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #543 of 1,290 | #278 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1523 of 4,908 | #593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 361 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 174 | 144 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| 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.upweysthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Upwey South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 64.3).
- •Tecoma Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tecoma Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Tecoma Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 321.
- •Upwey South Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Upwey South Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 64.3 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 Tecoma Primary School and Upwey South Primary School?
About 1.7 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 South Primary School has 14.3.
How do Tecoma Primary School and Upwey South Primary School rank in VIC?
Tecoma Primary School is 543rd of 1,290 and Upwey South Primary School is 278th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.