Ashwood High School
50 Vannam Drive, Ashwood VIC 3147
Ashwood High School is a government secondary school in Ashwood, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,053 students. Its ICSEA is 1,093, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information suggests Ashwood High School in Ashwood, VIC is a co-educational government secondary school (Years 7-12, est. 1958/62) split into Middle School (7-9) and Senior School (10-12). It was named one of Victoria's top 10 government schools in 2025 for VCE results (median study score 32), and runs an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program alongside academic, sporting, creative arts and leadership pillars. The 17-hectare campus includes a Science Centre and a STEAM and Research Centre under construction.
Often praised
- Strong VCE results (top 10 government school)
- Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment program
- Modern STEAM/Science facilities
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.0 |
| 2024 | 31.0 |
| 2023 | 32.0 |
| 2022 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 33.0 |
Source: VCAA senior secondary completion and achievement information. Study scores are relative to the state cohort in each subject.
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Ladies' College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.8 km | 1,207 | 1,530 |
| Salesian College Chadstone | Chadstone | Catholic high school | 2.0 km | 1,093 | 982 |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | Burwood | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,159 | 1,170 |
| Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mount Waverley | Public high school | 2.6 km | 1,127 | 1,834 |
| Avila College | Mount Waverley | Catholic high school | 2.9 km | 1,113 | 1,011 |
| Huntingtower School | Mt Waverley | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.2 km | 1,201 | 785 |
| Kingswood College | Box Hill | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,162 | 575 |
| Siena College Ltd | Camberwell | Catholic high school | 3.9 km | 1,153 | 691 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinburne Senior Secondary College | Hawthorn | Public high school · 11-12 | 376 | 1,093 |
| Blackburn High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Blackburn | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,332 | 1,094 |
| Elwood College | Elwood | Public high school · 7-12 | 768 | 1,096 |
| Brentwood Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Glen Waverley | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,515 | 1,097 |
| Buckley Park College | Essendon | Public high school · 7-12 | 876 | 1,088 |
| Coburg High School | Coburg | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,276 | 1,099 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.