VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
79.17
AU Guide Score
Top 17%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
10.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 19%
173
VCE Students
Top 47%
Academic
64.6/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
7.0/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.7/5.0
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.
Ashwood Community & Property
Population
7,154
Total Population
2,811
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,520
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
19.3%
Chinese
24.6%
English
21.4%
Aust
9.1%
Irish
7.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+62.0%
10yr Growth
$1.1M
Unit Median
+79.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$640
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$678
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Ashwood High School is a co-educational public school located in Ashwood, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 900 students. Enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 10.10% of students scoring 40 or above. In the AU Guide Victorian public school academic rankings, it placed 15th and received an overall score of 79.20 points after considering factors including Chinese community presence and neighborhood safety.
The school is situated in Ashwood, an area with a strong multicultural environment. According to 2021 ABS Census data, the local population is 7,154, including 1,383 Chinese residents (19.30%), creating a well-sized Chinese community with convenient amenities. The main ethnic groups include English (24.60%), Australian (21.36%), Chinese (19.33%), Irish (9.10%), and Scottish (7.16%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ashwood has a crime rate of 7,520 per 100,000 people, which is 1.10 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating safety levels close to the state average. For property, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.5 million and apartments around $1.1 million. Weekly rental rates are approximately $640 for 3-bedroom houses and $550 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $680 and $600 respectively.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 10.10% of students scoring 40 or above. In the AU Guide Victorian public school academic rankings, it placed 15th and received an overall score of 79.20 points after considering factors including Chinese community presence and neighborhood safety.
The school is situated in Ashwood, an area with a strong multicultural environment. According to 2021 ABS Census data, the local population is 7,154, including 1,383 Chinese residents (19.30%), creating a well-sized Chinese community with convenient amenities. The main ethnic groups include English (24.60%), Australian (21.36%), Chinese (19.33%), Irish (9.10%), and Scottish (7.16%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ashwood has a crime rate of 7,520 per 100,000 people, which is 1.10 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating safety levels close to the state average. For property, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.5 million and apartments around $1.1 million. Weekly rental rates are approximately $640 for 3-bedroom houses and $550 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $680 and $600 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ashwood High School achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 10.10% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #16 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 79.17/100.
Ashwood High School is a government school located in ASHWOOD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Ashwood High School is located in ASHWOOD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,154. The population density is 2,811 per km². The main ancestries are: English (24.60%), Aust (21.36%), Chinese (19.33%), Irish (9.10%), Scottish (7.16%).
Ashwood High School is located in ASHWOOD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ASHWOOD has a crime rate of 7,520 per 100,000 population, which is 1.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Ashwood High School is located in ASHWOOD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $1.1M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $640/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $680/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025