VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
49.08
AU Guide Score
Top 48%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
5.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 41%
84
VCE Students
Top 75%
Academic
37.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.1/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.2/5.0
Very Small
Senior Secondary Completion and Achievement data source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA is not associated with the AU Guide and does not endorse any of the views or recommendations of the AU Guide. The VCAA's assessment data for a given year cannot be used to predict results for schools or students in subsequent years. Each year's assessment results will vary due to different assessments being used and different populations of students participating in the assessment.
Altona Community & Property
Population
11,490
Total Population
687
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,039
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
32.1%
English
27.4%
Aust
12.0%
Irish
9.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+81.0%
10yr Growth
$754K
Unit Median
+46.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$688
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Altona College is a public co-educational school located in Altona, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, Altona College operates on a school zone basis, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 28, with 5.20% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking in the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.
The Altona area has a total population of 11,490 people, including 398 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (32.12%), Australian (27.38%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (9.31%), and Italian (7.37%). From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Altona has a crime rate of 5,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
In terms of real estate, the area's first quarter 2025 median house price was approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price was around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school a comprehensive rating of 50.50 points.
The Altona area has a total population of 11,490 people, including 398 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (32.12%), Australian (27.38%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (9.31%), and Italian (7.37%). From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Altona has a crime rate of 5,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
In terms of real estate, the area's first quarter 2025 median house price was approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price was around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school a comprehensive rating of 50.50 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Altona College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 5.20% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 49.08/100.
Altona College is a government school located in ALTONA. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Altona College is located in ALTONA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 11,490. The population density is 687 per km². The main ancestries are: English (32.12%), Aust (27.38%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (9.31%), Italian (7.37%).
Altona College is located in ALTONA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ALTONA has a crime rate of 5,039 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Altona College is located in ALTONA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $753K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $690/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025