Top 50 VIC Public
Brighton Secondary College
Brighton East
, Melbourne
82-122 Marriage Rd, Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
70.96
AU Guide Score
Top 28%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
6.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 36%
242
VCE Students
Top 28%
Academic
54.0/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
8.4/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.6/5.0
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.
Brighton East Community & Property
Population
16,757
Total Population
2,957
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,831
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.0%
Chinese
31.4%
English
26.9%
Aust
11.4%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.3M
House Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
$1.3M
Unit Median
+56.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$900
3BR House
$620
2BR House
$900
3BR Unit
$630
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Brighton Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Brighton East, in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 900 students. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, with specific catchment areas available for inquiry at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median study score of 31, with 6.00% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks within the top 50 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school an overall rating of 73.30 points.
The school is situated in Brighton East, an area with an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, with the main ethnic groups being English (31.40%), Australian (26.94%), Irish (11.42%), Scottish (9.46%), and Chinese (6.95%). The Chinese population numbers 1,164, representing a relatively low proportion.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median study score of 31, with 6.00% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks within the top 50 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school an overall rating of 73.30 points.
The school is situated in Brighton East, an area with an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, with the main ethnic groups being English (31.40%), Australian (26.94%), Irish (11.42%), Scottish (9.46%), and Chinese (6.95%). The Chinese population numbers 1,164, representing a relatively low proportion.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Brighton Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 6.00% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 70.96/100.
Brighton Secondary College is a government school located in BRIGHTON 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.
Brighton Secondary College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 16,757. The population density is 2,957 per km². The main ancestries are: English (31.40%), Aust (26.94%), Irish (11.42%), Scottish (9.46%), Chinese (6.95%).
Brighton Secondary College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BRIGHTON EAST has a crime rate of 3,831 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.
Brighton Secondary College is located in BRIGHTON EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.3M and the median unit price is $1.3M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $900/week, 2-bedroom house $620/week, 3-bedroom unit $900/week, 2-bedroom unit $630/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025