Upwey High School vs Werribee Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Upwey High School
Upwey · Government high school · 7-12
744 students · ICSEA 1048
Werribee Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,637 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Upwey High School Upwey VIC | Werribee Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #116 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #415 of 1,472 | #343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 744 | 1,637 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 404 | 822 / 815 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | 103 | 251 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.4% | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 130.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Upwey 3158 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.upweyhs.vic.edu.au | www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Werribee Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 64.4).
- •Werribee Secondary College is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 744.
- •Werribee Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Upwey High School better than Werribee Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Werribee Secondary College ranks higher (67.6 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 Upwey High School and Werribee Secondary College?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Upwey and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Upwey High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werribee Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Upwey High School and Werribee Secondary College rank in VIC?
Upwey High School is 137th of 348 and Werribee Secondary College is 116th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.