VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
25.47
AU Guide Score
Top 80%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
2.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 73%
97
VCE Students
Top 71%
Academic
15.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.5/5.0
Very Small
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.
Colac Community & Property
Population
9,243
Total Population
246
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
9,651
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.7%
Aust
39.9%
English
13.6%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$460K
House Median
+97.0%
10yr Growth
$451K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$470
3BR House
$420
2BR House
$365
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Colac Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Colac, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check specific catchment areas through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 25, with 2.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese community presence and community safety, AU Guide has assigned an overall rating of 30.60.
Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Colac area has a total population of 9,243 people, including 236 Chinese residents, representing 2.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition consists of Australian (40.69%), British (39.89%), Irish (13.58%), Scottish (11.97%), and German (3.37%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Colac's crime rate is 9,651 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific local safety conditions further.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $470 and $420 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 25, with 2.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese community presence and community safety, AU Guide has assigned an overall rating of 30.60.
Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Colac area has a total population of 9,243 people, including 236 Chinese residents, representing 2.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition consists of Australian (40.69%), British (39.89%), Irish (13.58%), Scottish (11.97%), and German (3.37%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Colac's crime rate is 9,651 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific local safety conditions further.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $470 and $420 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Colac Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 2.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 25.47/100.
Colac Secondary College is a government school located in COLAC. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Colac Secondary College is located in COLAC. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 9,243. The population density is 246 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (40.69%), English (39.89%), Irish (13.58%), Scottish (11.97%), German (3.37%).
Colac Secondary College is located in COLAC. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), COLAC has a crime rate of 9,651 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Colac Secondary College is located in COLAC. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $460K and the median unit price is $451K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $470/week, 2-bedroom house $420/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025