VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
34.52
AU Guide Score
Top 72%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
2.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 65%
1,251
VCE Students
Top 0%
Academic
20.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
5.0/5.0
Large
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.
Bendigo Community & Property
Population
5,652
Total Population
1,027
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
48,514
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.3%
English
35.5%
Aust
16.8%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$598K
House Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
$536K
Unit Median
+55.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$475
3BR House
$420
2BR House
$450
3BR Unit
$400
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in the Bendigo region of Victoria, offering education for Years 10-12 with approximately 1,600 students. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone system, with specific zone boundaries available for查询 at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 38.00 points.
Regarding community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Bendigo area has a total population of 5,652 people, with 119 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (42.27%), Australian (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), and German (4.87%).
It's worth noting that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Bendigo area has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 people, which is 7.12 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. Careful consideration is recommended when making a selection.
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 apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $420 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $450 and $400 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 38.00 points.
Regarding community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Bendigo area has a total population of 5,652 people, with 119 Chinese residents representing 2.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (42.27%), Australian (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), and German (4.87%).
It's worth noting that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Bendigo area has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 people, which is 7.12 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area. Careful consideration is recommended when making a selection.
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 apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $420 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $450 and $400 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bendigo Senior Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 2.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 34.52/100.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is a government school located in BENDIGO. It is a co-educational school offering Year 10 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.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is located in BENDIGO. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,652. The population density is 1,027 per km². The main ancestries are: English (42.27%), Aust (35.46%), Irish (16.84%), Scottish (13.18%), German (4.87%).
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is located in BENDIGO. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BENDIGO has a crime rate of 48,514 per 100,000 population, which is 7.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is a high crime area. Please exercise caution.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is located in BENDIGO. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $597K and the median unit price is $536K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $420/week, 3-bedroom unit $450/week, 2-bedroom unit $400/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025