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Government School

Western Heights Secondary College

Secondary school in Hamlyn Heights, VIC

1,060
Students (2025)
991
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
13:1
Student:Teacher
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About Western Heights Secondary College

Western Heights Secondary College is a government secondary school located in Hamlyn Heights, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 1060 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 991 (43th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,060 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 91 (84.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 56 (40.4 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 991 (43th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 5%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 635 (60%)
Girls: 425 (40%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 10%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 88%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
37%
33%
21%
9%
Bottom 37% Lower 33% Upper 21% Top 9%