Highvale Secondary College
Capital Avenue, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Highvale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Glen Waverley, VIC for Years 7–12 with about 1,211 students. Its ICSEA is 1,114, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: 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
Based on publicly available information, Highvale Secondary College is a government secondary school in Glen Waverley catering to Years 7-12. It runs a vertical curriculum for Years 7-10 allowing students to work at their own level, alongside broad senior pathways and digital learning options. Music features prominently in the curriculum, supported by a performing arts complex, science laboratories, multimedia studios and a specialist technology centre. The college also hosts an international student program and promotes values of respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity and excellence.
Often praised
- Strong music program
- Well-equipped specialist facilities
- Established international student program
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NAPLAN
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VCE 2025
Last 5 years
| Year | Median VCE study score |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.0 |
| 2024 | 29.0 |
| 2023 | 29.0 |
| 2022 | 31.0 |
| 2021 | 30.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Waverley Secondary College | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 1.9 km | 1,124 | 2,425 |
| Emmaus College | Vermont South | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,086 | 1,479 |
| Forest Hill College | Burwood East | Public high school | 2.2 km | 1,045 | 277 |
| Vermont Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Vermont | Public high school | 3.1 km | 1,122 | 1,699 |
| The Knox School | Wantirna South | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,159 | 764 |
| Waverley Christian College | Wantirna South | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,141 | 2,370 |
| Huntingtower School | Mt Waverley | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,201 | 785 |
| Brentwood Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Glen Waverley | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,097 | 1,515 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Secondary College | Beaumaris | Public high school · 7-12 | 907 | 1,113 |
| Williamstown High SchoolGifted class: SEALP | Williamstown | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,537 | 1,112 |
| Glen Eira CollegeGifted class: SEAL | Caulfield East | Public high school · 7-12 | 889 | 1,117 |
| University High SchoolGifted class: High-ability setting | Parkville | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,990 | 1,117 |
| Kew High School | Kew East | Public high school · 7-12 | 942 | 1,110 |
| McKinnon Secondary CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Mckinnon | Public high school · 7-12 | 3,185 | 1,118 |
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.