1937 – 2024
UHS Through The Years
Upwey Higher Elementary School circa 1940
February 1937
The Upwey Higher Elementary School was the first post-primary educational institute in the shire of Ferntree Gully. It first opened in February, 1937 with 108 students enroled and was located in temporary accommodation whilst the building project was finalised. The school eventually moved to the iconic curved brick building that it is recognised for today on 4th August, 1937.
Headmasters and Principals
| 1937 | H.M. Roadknight |
| 1939 | J.G. Greening |
| 1944 | W.M. Woodfull |
| 1948 | L.J. Millar |
| 1951 | J.M.Hobba |
| 1954 | E. Harrison |
| 1956 | H. Weaving and P.R McDonald (Acting) |
| 1957 | R.E. Thompson |
| 1964 | E.M. Hughes |
| 1971 | G. McCrae-Williamson and Miss L. Jones (Acting) |
| 1972 | G.R. Hayter |
| 1976 | Miss L. Jones |
| 1980 | A.T. Stevenson (Acting) |
| 1981 | G.L.Watson |
| 1987 | M.H. McAlister (Acting) |
Please note this page is still under development and we are excited to share with you a full summary of our schools rich history shortly.