Average 61.67
Private School Co-educational Prep-12

Cornish College

Bangholme , Melbourne
65 Riverend Rd, Bangholme VIC 3175, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
61.67
AU Guide Score
Top 37%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
5.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 43%
139
VCE Students
Top 58%
Academic 46.9/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 7.7/10.0 Average
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.1/5.0 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.

Bangholme Community & Property

Population
749 Total Population
32 Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average Safety Rating
9,346 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.5% English
31.4% Aust
10.2% Scottish
8.6% Irish
Weekly Rent
$550 3BR House
$480 2BR House
$570 3BR Unit
$460 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Cornish College is a private co-educational school located in Bangholme in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median score of 30, with 5.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 61.00.

The school is situated in the Bangholme community, which has a relatively small population. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 749 people, including 11 Chinese residents, representing just 1.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition consists primarily of British (39.52%) and Australian (31.38%) heritage, followed by Scottish (10.15%), Irish (8.55%), and Italian (4.14%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bangholme has a crime rate of 9,346 per 100,000 people, which is 1.37 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. In terms of housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, weekly rental prices in the area are approximately $550 for 3-bedroom houses and $480 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $570 and $460 respectively.

As a private school, Cornish College has high tuition fees. Popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so families with interest are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Cornish College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 5.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 61.67/100.
Cornish College is an independent school located in BANGHOLME. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Cornish College is located in BANGHOLME. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 749. The population density is 32 per km². The main ancestries are: English (39.52%), Aust (31.38%), Scottish (10.15%), Irish (8.55%), Italian (4.14%).
Cornish College is located in BANGHOLME. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BANGHOLME has a crime rate of 9,346 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Cornish College is located in BANGHOLME. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $480/week, 3-bedroom unit $570/week, 2-bedroom unit $460/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025