Top 20 VIC Public
Auburn High School
Hawthorn East
, Melbourne
26 Burgess St, Hawthorn East VIC 3122, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
78.42
AU Guide Score
Top 20%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
10.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 17%
201
VCE Students
Top 38%
Academic
61.6/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
8.7/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.1/5.0
Medium
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.
Hawthorn East Community & Property
Population
14,834
Total Population
4,257
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,047
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
13.8%
Chinese
31.2%
English
26.0%
Aust
12.8%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.6M
House Median
+66.0%
10yr Growth
$595K
Unit Median
+15.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Auburn High School is a co-educational public school located in Hawthorn East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and currently has approximately 800 students. As a public school, Auburn High operates under a designated school zone system, with specific zone boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates stable academic performance with a median study score of 31, and 10.60% of students achieving scores of 40 and above. AU Guide ranks Auburn High 20th among Victorian public schools academically, and after considering factors such as Chinese community size and local safety, assigns it an overall rating of 80.20 points.
The school is situated in Hawthorn East, which offers an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,834, including 2,042 Chinese residents representing 13.80% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that provides convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (31.23%), Australian (26.02%), Chinese (13.77%), Irish (12.82%), and Scottish (11.11%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn East has a crime rate of 6,047 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.89 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price in the area is approximately $2.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates stable academic performance with a median study score of 31, and 10.60% of students achieving scores of 40 and above. AU Guide ranks Auburn High 20th among Victorian public schools academically, and after considering factors such as Chinese community size and local safety, assigns it an overall rating of 80.20 points.
The school is situated in Hawthorn East, which offers an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,834, including 2,042 Chinese residents representing 13.80% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that provides convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (31.23%), Australian (26.02%), Chinese (13.77%), Irish (12.82%), and Scottish (11.11%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn East has a crime rate of 6,047 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.89 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price in the area is approximately $2.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Auburn High School achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 10.60% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #19 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 78.42/100.
Auburn High School is a government school located in HAWTHORN EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Auburn High School is located in HAWTHORN EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,834. The population density is 4,257 per km². The main ancestries are: English (31.23%), Aust (26.02%), Chinese (13.77%), Irish (12.82%), Scottish (11.11%).
Auburn High School is located in HAWTHORN EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HAWTHORN EAST has a crime rate of 6,047 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Auburn High School is located in HAWTHORN EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.6M and the median unit price is $594K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025