Below Average 17.66
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Bacchus Marsh College

Bacchus Marsh , Melbourne
73 Grant St, Maddingley VIC 3340, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
17.66
AU Guide Score
Top 94%
23
VCE Median Score
Top 97%
0.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 88%
183
VCE Students
Top 44%
Academic 5.9/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 4.4/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.6/5.0 Average
Size 2.8/5.0 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.

Bacchus Marsh Community & Property

Population
7,808 Total Population
713 Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average Safety Rating
11,821 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.2% English
37.1% Aust
14.0% Irish
12.2% Scottish
Property Prices
$620K House Median
+75.0% 10yr Growth
$435K Unit Median
+53.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$460 3BR House
$385 2BR House
$460 3BR Unit
$395 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Bacchus Marsh College is a public co-educational school located in Bacchus Marsh, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a school zone enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 23, with 0.80% of students achieving scores above 40. The school is situated in the Bacchus Marsh area, which has a total population of 7,808 people, including 59 Chinese residents, representing only 0.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (39.24%), Australian (37.10%), Irish (14.00%), Scottish (12.19%), and German (4.15%) heritage.

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bacchus Marsh has a crime rate of 11,821 per 100,000 people, which is 1.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $600,000 AUD, with apartments at around $400,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $460 and $380 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for about $460 and $400 per week respectively.

Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school an overall rating of 22.10 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bacchus Marsh College achieved a median VCE study score of 23 and 0.80% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 17.66/100.
Bacchus Marsh College is a government school located in BACCHUS MARSH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bacchus Marsh College is located in BACCHUS MARSH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,808. The population density is 713 per km². The main ancestries are: English (39.24%), Aust (37.10%), Irish (14.00%), Scottish (12.19%), German (4.15%).
Bacchus Marsh College is located in BACCHUS MARSH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BACCHUS MARSH has a crime rate of 11,821 per 100,000 population, which is 1.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Bacchus Marsh College is located in BACCHUS MARSH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $620K and the median unit price is $435K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $380/week, 3-bedroom unit $460/week, 2-bedroom unit $400/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025