VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
40.83
AU Guide Score
Top 62%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
3.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 55%
299
VCE Students
Top 18%
Academic
28.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.1/5.0
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.
Wonthaggi Community & Property
Population
5,215
Total Population
98
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,896
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.1%
English
39.3%
Aust
12.8%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
Property Prices
$590K
House Median
+118.0%
10yr Growth
$430K
Unit Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$475
3BR House
$405
2BR House
$490
3BR Unit
$380
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bass Coast College is a co-educational public school located in Wonthaggi in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,600 current students. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 27, with 3.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 40.00.
Regarding demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Wonthaggi has a total population of 5,215, including 49 Chinese residents representing just 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English 43.13%, Australian 39.25%, Scottish 12.77%, Irish 10.26%, and Italian 7.00%.
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wonthaggi has a crime rate of 15,896 per 100,000 people, approximately 2.33 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating concerning safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections before making decisions.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $400 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $490 and $380 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 27, with 3.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 40.00.
Regarding demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Wonthaggi has a total population of 5,215, including 49 Chinese residents representing just 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English 43.13%, Australian 39.25%, Scottish 12.77%, Irish 10.26%, and Italian 7.00%.
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wonthaggi has a crime rate of 15,896 per 100,000 people, approximately 2.33 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating concerning safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections before making decisions.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $400 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $490 and $380 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bass Coast College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 3.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 40.83/100.
Bass Coast College is a government school located in WONTHAGGI. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bass Coast College is located in WONTHAGGI. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,215. The population density is 98 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.13%), Aust (39.25%), Scottish (12.77%), Irish (10.26%), Italian (7.00%).
Bass Coast College is located in WONTHAGGI. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WONTHAGGI has a crime rate of 15,896 per 100,000 population, which is 2.3x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Bass Coast College is located in WONTHAGGI. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $590K and the median unit price is $430K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 3-bedroom unit $490/week, 2-bedroom unit $380/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025