Upwey High School

Upwey High School is a public coeducational school located in Upwey, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 800 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 2.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 35.20.

Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows that Upwey has a total population of 6,818, including 99 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes 46.00% English, 38.90% Australian, 14.52% Irish, 12.01% Scottish, and 5.41% German heritage.

In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Upwey's crime rate is 2,625 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. For housing prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $900,000 AUD, with weekly rental rates of about $600 for 3-bedroom houses and $450 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively.