Upwey Primary School is committed to continuous improvement and strives towards achieving excellence with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills. Extensive Inquiry Learning Units have been developed to support the provision of learning programs within the curriculum whilst providing opportunities to address multiple intelligences across all year levels. A commitment to integrating Information and Communications Technology is demonstrated by the introduction of interactive whiteboards to all classrooms in 2010. Upwey Primary School is characterised by its community oriented approach, pastoral care and a desire to incorporate extracurricular opportunities into the curriculum. The school works towards greater support for healthy lifestyles and a sustainable environment, including the development of a school vegetable garden and associated student kitchen. The school is committed to encouraging social competencies and values the interaction of children with each other in a safe and supportive environment. Upwey Primary School offers its students an attractive setting, extensive grounds and a variety of playgrounds. It consists of modern buildings and is located on a natural, picturesque site that takes advantage of the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. The school has 8.6 equivalent full time staff: 1 Principal, 4.3 Teacher class and 3.3 Education Support class.