VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
68.21
AU Guide Score
Top 30%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
7.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 29%
207
VCE Students
Top 37%
Academic
52.6/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
7.6/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.2/5.0
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.
Essendon Community & Property
Population
21,240
Total Population
3,449
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,551
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.6%
English
23.7%
Aust
16.3%
Italian
13.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
$575K
Unit Median
+15.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$663
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$670
3BR Unit
$520
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Buckley Park College is a public co-educational school located in Essendon, Melbourne's inner suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 7.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 50 Victorian public schools. Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 69.10.
The school is situated in Essendon, which has a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240, including 930 Chinese residents representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon's crime rate is 5,551 per 100,000 people, only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.5 million and apartment median price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 7.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 50 Victorian public schools. Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 69.10.
The school is situated in Essendon, which has a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240, including 930 Chinese residents representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Essendon's crime rate is 5,551 per 100,000 people, only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $1.5 million and apartment median price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Buckley Park College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 7.30% 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 68.21/100.
Buckley Park College is a government school located in ESSENDON. 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.
Buckley Park College is located in ESSENDON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,240. The population density is 3,449 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.60%), Aust (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), Scottish (8.24%).
Buckley Park College is located in ESSENDON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ESSENDON has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Buckley Park College is located in ESSENDON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $575K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $670/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025