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Bentleigh Secondary College
Bentleigh East
, Melbourne
4 Vivien St, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
60.01
AU Guide Score
Top 40%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
6.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 34%
259
VCE Students
Top 25%
Academic
45.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.8/5.0
Medium
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.
Bentleigh East Community & Property
Population
30,159
Total Population
3,345
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,608
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
9.8%
Chinese
23.4%
Aust
23.0%
English
9.2%
Greek
8.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.4M
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$985K
Unit Median
+46.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$765
3BR House
$630
2BR House
$800
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Bentleigh Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Bentleigh East, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Year 7 to 12 and has approximately 900 students. As a public school, it operates on a school zone basis, and parents can check their corresponding zone information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 29, with 6.40% of students scoring 40 or above. AU Guide ranks it within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 63.00.
The school is situated in Bentleigh East, which offers an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 30,159, with 2,967 Chinese residents representing 9.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (23.43%), English (23.03%), Chinese (9.84%), Greek (9.16%), and Irish (8.61%), creating a multicultural community.
In terms of safety, the area performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bentleigh East has a crime rate of 3,608 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.53 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $1 million. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $760
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 29, with 6.40% of students scoring 40 or above. AU Guide ranks it within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 63.00.
The school is situated in Bentleigh East, which offers an excellent community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 30,159, with 2,967 Chinese residents representing 9.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (23.43%), English (23.03%), Chinese (9.84%), Greek (9.16%), and Irish (8.61%), creating a multicultural community.
In terms of safety, the area performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bentleigh East has a crime rate of 3,608 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.53 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $1 million. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $760
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Bentleigh Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 6.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 60.01/100.
Bentleigh Secondary College is a government school located in BENTLEIGH EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Bentleigh Secondary College is located in BENTLEIGH EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 30,159. The population density is 3,345 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (23.43%), English (23.03%), Chinese (9.84%), Greek (9.16%), Irish (8.61%).
Bentleigh Secondary College is located in BENTLEIGH EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BENTLEIGH EAST has a crime rate of 3,608 per 100,000 population, which is 0.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Bentleigh Secondary College is located in BENTLEIGH EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.4M and the median unit price is $985K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $760/week, 2-bedroom house $630/week, 3-bedroom unit $800/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025