VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
27.52
AU Guide Score
Top 78%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
2.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 74%
169
VCE Students
Top 49%
Academic
17.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
2.5/5.0
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.
Drysdale Community & Property
Population
4,976
Total Population
126
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,220
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
48.2%
English
38.0%
Aust
13.4%
Irish
13.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$620K
House Median
+71.0%
10yr Growth
$495K
Unit Median
+83.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bellarine Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Drysdale in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Year 7 to 12 with approximately 1,100 students. 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 has a median study score of 26, with 2.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 27.10.
The Drysdale area where the school is located has a relatively stable population structure. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 4,976, including 27 Chinese residents, representing only 0.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition consists primarily of English ancestry (48.21%) and Australian ancestry (38.00%), followed by Irish (13.42%), Scottish (12.98%), and German (4.36%) ancestry.
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Drysdale's crime rate is 4,220 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
The local real estate market is relatively stable. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 26, with 2.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 27.10.
The Drysdale area where the school is located has a relatively stable population structure. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 4,976, including 27 Chinese residents, representing only 0.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition consists primarily of English ancestry (48.21%) and Australian ancestry (38.00%), followed by Irish (13.42%), Scottish (12.98%), and German (4.36%) ancestry.
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Drysdale's crime rate is 4,220 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
The local real estate market is relatively stable. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bellarine Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 2.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 27.52/100.
Bellarine Secondary College is a government school located in DRYSDALE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bellarine Secondary College is located in DRYSDALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 4,976. The population density is 126 per km². The main ancestries are: English (48.21%), Aust (38.00%), Irish (13.42%), Scottish (12.98%), German (4.36%).
Bellarine Secondary College is located in DRYSDALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DRYSDALE has a crime rate of 4,220 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Bellarine Secondary College is located in DRYSDALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $620K and the median unit price is $495K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025