VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
42.19
AU Guide Score
Top 58%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
3.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 58%
61
VCE Students
Top 82%
Academic
30.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.5/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.9/5.0
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.
Portland Community & Property
Population
10,016
Total Population
308
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,069
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.4%
English
41.7%
Aust
12.3%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
Property Prices
$445K
House Median
+98.0%
10yr Growth
$395K
Unit Median
+33.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$450
3BR House
$390
2BR House
$330
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bayview College is a co-educational private school located in Portland, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 28, with 3.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 41.00.
As a private school, Bayview College has relatively high tuition fees, and applications during popular periods typically require queuing several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.
The Portland area where the school is located has a total population of 10,016 people according to 2021 ABS census data, with 59 Chinese residents representing only 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific security situation.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the Portland area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with rental market rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 per week respectively.
As a private school, Bayview College has relatively high tuition fees, and applications during popular periods typically require queuing several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.
The Portland area where the school is located has a total population of 10,016 people according to 2021 ABS census data, with 59 Chinese residents representing only 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific security situation.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the Portland area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with rental market rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bayview College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 3.30% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 42.19/100.
Bayview College is an independent school located in PORTLAND. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Bayview College is located in PORTLAND. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,016. The population density is 308 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.37%), Aust (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), German (5.72%).
Bayview College is located in PORTLAND. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PORTLAND has a crime rate of 13,069 per 100,000 population, which is 1.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Bayview College is located in PORTLAND. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $445K and the median unit price is $395K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $450/week, 2-bedroom house $390/week, 2-bedroom unit $330/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025