Below Average 16.49
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Bayswater Secondary College

Bayswater , Melbourne
14 Orchard Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
16.49
AU Guide Score
Top 93%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
50
VCE Students
Top 86%
Academic 6.6/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 4.3/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.9/5.0 High
Size 0.7/5.0 Very 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.

Bayswater Community & Property

Population
12,262 Total Population
1,547 Density/km²
Area Safety
Average Safety Rating
7,372 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
12.9% Chinese
29.9% English
26.9% Aust
8.3% Scottish
7.5% Irish
Property Prices
$846K House Median
+64.0% 10yr Growth
$665K Unit Median
+75.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595 3BR House
$513 2BR House
$583 3BR Unit
$500 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Bayswater Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Bayswater in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 200 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 27.40.

The school is situated in the Bayswater area, which offers a pleasant community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,262, including 1,579 Chinese residents representing 12.90% of the population, creating a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English (29.92%), Australian (26.91%), Chinese (12.88%), Scottish (8.25%), and Irish (7.50%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bayswater has a crime rate of 7,372 per 100,000 people, which is 1.08 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating relatively average safety conditions close to the state average.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, with apartments at around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $510 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $580 and
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bayswater Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 16.49/100.
Bayswater Secondary College is a government school located in BAYSWATER. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bayswater Secondary College is located in BAYSWATER. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 12,262. The population density is 1,547 per km². The main ancestries are: English (29.92%), Aust (26.91%), Chinese (12.88%), Scottish (8.25%), Irish (7.50%).
Bayswater Secondary College is located in BAYSWATER. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BAYSWATER has a crime rate of 7,372 per 100,000 population, which is 1.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Bayswater Secondary College is located in BAYSWATER. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $845K and the median unit price is $665K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $510/week, 3-bedroom unit $580/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025