Beaconhills College
Pakenham
, Melbourne
Beaconhills Christian College, Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
47.21
AU Guide Score
Top 55%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
3.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 54%
185
VCE Students
Top 43%
Academic
32.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
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.
Pakenham Community & Property
Population
54,118
Total Population
630
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,177
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
33.5%
English
32.2%
Aust
7.7%
Scottish
7.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$670K
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$490K
Unit Median
+75.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$535
3BR House
$470
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Beaconhills College is a private co-educational school located in Pakenham, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering a complete education program from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 3,000 students currently enrolled. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 28, with 3.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives a comprehensive rating of 50.40 points.
The Pakenham area where the school is located has a relatively diverse population composition. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 54,118, including 1,144 Chinese residents, representing 2.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (33.47%), Australian (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), and Indian (5.24%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Pakenham's crime rate is 7,177 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.05 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating moderate overall safety conditions. In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $540 per week respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 28, with 3.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives a comprehensive rating of 50.40 points.
The Pakenham area where the school is located has a relatively diverse population composition. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 54,118, including 1,144 Chinese residents, representing 2.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (33.47%), Australian (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), and Indian (5.24%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Pakenham's crime rate is 7,177 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.05 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating moderate overall safety conditions. In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $540 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Beaconhills College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 3.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 47.21/100.
Beaconhills College is an independent school located in PAKENHAM. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 3000 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.
Beaconhills College is located in PAKENHAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 54,118. The population density is 630 per km². The main ancestries are: English (33.47%), Aust (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), Indian (5.24%).
Beaconhills College is located in PAKENHAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PAKENHAM has a crime rate of 7,177 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Beaconhills College is located in PAKENHAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $670K and the median unit price is $490K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025