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Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham
, Melbourne
73 Bernard St, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
51.42
AU Guide Score
Top 51%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
4.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 46%
203
VCE Students
Top 38%
Academic
35.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.7/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.1/5.0
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.
Cheltenham Community & Property
Population
23,992
Total Population
2,281
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,973
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
32.2%
English
28.4%
Aust
11.0%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.3M
House Median
+72.0%
10yr Growth
$609K
Unit Median
+48.0%
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
Cheltenham Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Cheltenham, in Melbourne's southeast. The school serves Years 7-12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools academically according to AU Guide's rankings.
As a public school, Cheltenham Secondary College operates under a zoned enrollment system. Specific catchment area information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The surrounding Cheltenham community has a population of 23,992 residents, including 1,480 Chinese residents representing 6.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (32.23%), Australian (28.40%), Irish (10.98%), Scottish (9.45%), and Greek (6.23%) heritage, reflecting a multicultural character.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cheltenham has a crime rate of 7,973 per 100,000 people, which is 1.17 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions. In the property market, the median house price in the area was approximately $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, while the median apartment price was around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $900 for 3-bedroom houses and $620 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 57.30 points.
As a public school, Cheltenham Secondary College operates under a zoned enrollment system. Specific catchment area information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The surrounding Cheltenham community has a population of 23,992 residents, including 1,480 Chinese residents representing 6.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (32.23%), Australian (28.40%), Irish (10.98%), Scottish (9.45%), and Greek (6.23%) heritage, reflecting a multicultural character.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cheltenham has a crime rate of 7,973 per 100,000 people, which is 1.17 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions. In the property market, the median house price in the area was approximately $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, while the median apartment price was around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $900 for 3-bedroom houses and $620 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 57.30 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Cheltenham Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 4.80% 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 51.42/100.
Cheltenham Secondary College is a government school located in CHELTENHAM. 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.
Cheltenham Secondary College is located in CHELTENHAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,992. The population density is 2,281 per km². The main ancestries are: English (32.23%), Aust (28.40%), Irish (10.98%), Scottish (9.45%), Greek (6.23%).
Cheltenham Secondary College is located in CHELTENHAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CHELTENHAM has a crime rate of 7,973 per 100,000 population, which is 1.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Cheltenham Secondary College is located in CHELTENHAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.3M and the median unit price is $608K. 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