VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
23.37
AU Guide Score
Top 88%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
0.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 87%
274
VCE Students
Top 22%
Academic
9.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.9/5.0
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.
Cranbourne Community & Property
Population
21,281
Total Population
1,289
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,042
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
27.7%
English
26.6%
Aust
6.6%
Indian
6.4%
Irish
Property Prices
$660K
House Median
+99.0%
10yr Growth
$492K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$473
2BR House
$550
3BR Unit
$480
2BR Unit
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77.1
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76.8
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73.9
Kambrya College
70.5
Casey Grammar School
61.1
Lighthouse Christian College
60.5
Hillcrest Christian College
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Fountain Gate Secondary College
58.2
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54.0
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School Overview
About This School
Cranbourne Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Cranbourne, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Year 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the corresponding catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 25, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 30.50.
Regarding community composition, 2021 ABS census data shows Cranbourne has a total population of 21,281, with 509 Chinese residents representing only 2.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include English (27.74%), Australian (26.60%), Indian (6.55%), Irish (6.43%), and Scottish (6.12%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cranbourne's crime rate is 15,042 per 100,000 people, which is 2.21 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site visits to assess the situation.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 25, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 30.50.
Regarding community composition, 2021 ABS census data shows Cranbourne has a total population of 21,281, with 509 Chinese residents representing only 2.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include English (27.74%), Australian (26.60%), Indian (6.55%), Irish (6.43%), and Scottish (6.12%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Cranbourne's crime rate is 15,042 per 100,000 people, which is 2.21 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site visits to assess the situation.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Cranbourne Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 0.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 23.37/100.
Cranbourne Secondary College is a government school located in CRANBOURNE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Cranbourne Secondary College is located in CRANBOURNE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,281. The population density is 1,289 per km². The main ancestries are: English (27.74%), Aust (26.60%), Indian (6.55%), Irish (6.43%), Scottish (6.12%).
Cranbourne Secondary College is located in CRANBOURNE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CRANBOURNE has a crime rate of 15,042 per 100,000 population, which is 2.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Cranbourne Secondary College is located in CRANBOURNE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $660K and the median unit price is $492K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $550/week, 2-bedroom unit $480/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025