VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
30.90
AU Guide Score
Top 74%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
1.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 77%
170
VCE Students
Top 49%
Academic
19.3/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
2.6/5.0
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.
Bairnsdale Community & Property
Population
7,905
Total Population
124
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Risk
Safety Rating
20,759
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.7%
English
40.2%
Aust
10.2%
Scottish
9.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$450K
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$460
3BR House
$400
2BR House
$440
3BR Unit
$350
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bairnsdale Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Bairnsdale, regional Victoria, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and parents can check the specific catchment boundaries through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 27, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40.
Regarding the community environment, the Bairnsdale area has a total population of 7,905 according to the 2021 ABS Census data, including 90 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include British (40.66%), Australian (40.18%), Scottish (10.23%), Irish (9.64%), and Indigenous Australians (5.68%).
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bairnsdale's crime rate is 20,759 per 100,000 people, which is 3.05 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average, requiring careful consideration regarding safety.
In terms of housing costs, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000, with weekly rental rates of $460 and $400 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $440 and $350 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 33.00 points.
Regarding the community environment, the Bairnsdale area has a total population of 7,905 according to the 2021 ABS Census data, including 90 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include British (40.66%), Australian (40.18%), Scottish (10.23%), Irish (9.64%), and Indigenous Australians (5.68%).
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bairnsdale's crime rate is 20,759 per 100,000 people, which is 3.05 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average, requiring careful consideration regarding safety.
In terms of housing costs, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000, with weekly rental rates of $460 and $400 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $440 and $350 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 33.00 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bairnsdale Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 1.80% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 30.90/100.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is a government school located in BAIRNSDALE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in BAIRNSDALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,905. The population density is 124 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.66%), Aust (40.18%), Scottish (10.23%), Irish (9.64%), Aust Abor (5.68%).
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in BAIRNSDALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BAIRNSDALE has a crime rate of 20,759 per 100,000 population, which is 3.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is well above the Victorian average. Please consider this carefully.
Bairnsdale Secondary College is located in BAIRNSDALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $450K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 3-bedroom unit $440/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025