Good 70.65
Top 50 VIC Public
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Camberwell High School

Canterbury , Melbourne
100A Prospect Hill Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
70.65
AU Guide Score
Top 29%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
7.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 27%
249
VCE Students
Top 27%
Academic 53.4/80.0 Average
Uni Focus 8.6/10.0 Strong
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 3.7/5.0 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.

Canterbury Community & Property

Population
7,800 Total Population
2,480 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
2,885 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
19.9% Chinese
30.1% English
26.2% Aust
11.8% Irish
10.8% Scottish
Property Prices
$4.2M House Median
+53.0% 10yr Growth
$1.2M Unit Median
-2.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820 3BR House
$650 2BR House
$820 3BR Unit
$595 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Camberwell High School is a co-educational public school located in Canterbury, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 900 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, which parents can check at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 30, with 7.90% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked among the top 50 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 74.90 points.

The school is located in Canterbury, which boasts an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 7,800, including 1,549 Chinese residents, representing 19.90% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include English (30.10%), Australian (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), and Scottish (10.76%).

The area has excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Canterbury's crime rate is 2,885 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $4.2 million and the median apartment price is approximately $1.2 million. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 and $650 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Camberwell High School achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 7.90% 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 70.65/100.
Camberwell High School is a government school located in CANTERBURY. 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.
Camberwell High School is located in CANTERBURY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,800. The population density is 2,480 per km². The main ancestries are: English (30.10%), Aust (26.15%), Chinese (19.86%), Irish (11.81%), Scottish (10.76%).
Camberwell High School is located in CANTERBURY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CANTERBURY has a crime rate of 2,885 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Camberwell High School is located in CANTERBURY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $4.2M and the median unit price is $1.2M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025