VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
13.50
AU Guide Score
Top 97%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
48
VCE Students
Top 87%
Academic
4.4/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.4/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.7/5.0
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.
Ararat Community & Property
Population
8,500
Total Population
53
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
11,612
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
38.4%
Aust
37.7%
English
11.4%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
Property Prices
$377K
House Median
+90.0%
10yr Growth
$300K
Unit Median
+64.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$390
3BR House
$400
2BR House
$318
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Ararat Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Ararat, Victoria, serving grades 7-12 with approximately 300 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the corresponding school zone information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to VCAA 2025 data, the school's median score is 25, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 18.30.
From a demographic perspective, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Ararat area has a total population of 8,500, with 88 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (38.39%), British (37.67%), Scottish (11.41%), Irish (10.25%), and German (5.47%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ararat's crime rate is 11,612 per 100,000 people, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000 AUD, with apartments at around $300,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $390 and $400 respectively.
According to VCAA 2025 data, the school's median score is 25, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 18.30.
From a demographic perspective, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Ararat area has a total population of 8,500, with 88 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (38.39%), British (37.67%), Scottish (11.41%), Irish (10.25%), and German (5.47%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ararat's crime rate is 11,612 per 100,000 people, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000 AUD, with apartments at around $300,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $390 and $400 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ararat Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 13.50/100.
Ararat Secondary College is a government school located in ARARAT. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Ararat Secondary College is located in ARARAT. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 8,500. The population density is 53 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (38.39%), English (37.67%), Scottish (11.41%), Irish (10.25%), German (5.47%).
Ararat Secondary College is located in ARARAT. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ARARAT has a crime rate of 11,612 per 100,000 population, which is 1.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Ararat Secondary College is located in ARARAT. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $377K and the median unit price is $300K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $390/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $320/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025