Top 100 VIC Public
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford
, Melbourne
39 Smith St, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
49.30
AU Guide Score
Top 48%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
5.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 40%
89
VCE Students
Top 74%
Academic
38.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.3/5.0
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.
Daylesford Community & Property
Population
2,781
Total Population
73
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
6,832
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.0%
English
26.6%
Aust
17.7%
Irish
16.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$953K
House Median
+111.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$530
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$375
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Daylesford Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Daylesford, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students currently enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a school zone enrollment system, and parents can check the corresponding zone information through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 5.40% of students achieving scores above 40. In terms of academic performance, AU Guide's academic ranking places the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 48.30.
The cultural environment in the Daylesford area is relatively homogeneous. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 2,781, including 46 Chinese residents, representing only 1.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition is predominantly English at 43.01%, followed by Australian at 26.61%, Irish at 17.66%, Scottish at 16.25%, and Italian at 5.39%.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Daylesford's crime rate is 6,832 per 100,000 people, which is essentially in line with the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions. In terms of living costs, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately AUD 1 million, with weekly rental costs for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses at approximately AUD 530 and AUD 430 respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 5.40% of students achieving scores above 40. In terms of academic performance, AU Guide's academic ranking places the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 48.30.
The cultural environment in the Daylesford area is relatively homogeneous. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 2,781, including 46 Chinese residents, representing only 1.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition is predominantly English at 43.01%, followed by Australian at 26.61%, Irish at 17.66%, Scottish at 16.25%, and Italian at 5.39%.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Daylesford's crime rate is 6,832 per 100,000 people, which is essentially in line with the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions. In terms of living costs, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately AUD 1 million, with weekly rental costs for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses at approximately AUD 530 and AUD 430 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Daylesford Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 5.40% 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 49.30/100.
Daylesford Secondary College is a government school located in DAYLESFORD. 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.
Daylesford Secondary College is located in DAYLESFORD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 2,781. The population density is 73 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.01%), Aust (26.61%), Irish (17.66%), Scottish (16.25%), Italian (5.39%).
Daylesford Secondary College is located in DAYLESFORD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DAYLESFORD has a crime rate of 6,832 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Daylesford Secondary College is located in DAYLESFORD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $952K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $530/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 2-bedroom unit $380/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025