VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
25.93
AU Guide Score
Top 85%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
0.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 91%
287
VCE Students
Top 19%
Academic
10.4/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
4.0/5.0
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.
Dandenong Community & Property
Population
30,127
Total Population
2,647
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Risk
Safety Rating
24,938
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
4.7%
Chinese
9.7%
English
9.1%
Aust
7.9%
Indian
2.2%
Sri Lankan
Property Prices
$726K
House Median
+64.0%
10yr Growth
$400K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$480
2BR House
$570
3BR Unit
$460
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Dandenong High School is a co-educational public school located in the Dandenong area of Melbourne's southeast, enrolling students from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,400 current students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the specific catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. The Dandenong area has a total population of 30,127, including 1,422 Chinese residents, representing 4.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
However, the area's safety situation requires attention. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong's crime rate is 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to consider this carefully when making their choice.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $570 and $460 per week respectively. Taking all factors into consideration, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 36.70.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. The Dandenong area has a total population of 30,127, including 1,422 Chinese residents, representing 4.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
However, the area's safety situation requires attention. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong's crime rate is 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to consider this carefully when making their choice.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $570 and $460 per week respectively. Taking all factors into consideration, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 36.70.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Dandenong High School achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 0.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 25.93/100.
Dandenong High School is a government school located in DANDENONG. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1400 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Dandenong High School is located in DANDENONG. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 30,127. The population density is 2,647 per km². The main ancestries are: English (9.71%), Aust (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), Sri Lankan (2.24%).
Dandenong High School is located in DANDENONG. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DANDENONG has a crime rate of 24,938 per 100,000 population, which is 3.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is well above the Victorian average. Please consider this carefully.
Dandenong High School is located in DANDENONG. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $725K and the median unit price is $400K. 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