Top 100 VIC Private
Donvale Christian College
Donvale
, Melbourne
155 Tindals Rd, Donvale VIC 3111, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
78.31
AU Guide Score
Top 20%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
7.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 27%
231
VCE Students
Top 31%
Academic
61.4/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
8.5/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.5/5.0
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.
Donvale Community & Property
Population
12,644
Total Population
1,082
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
1,598
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
20.9%
Chinese
24.6%
English
21.8%
Aust
8.9%
Italian
7.2%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+80.0%
10yr Growth
$710K
Unit Median
+54.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$650
3BR House
$523
2BR House
$700
3BR Unit
$580
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Donvale Christian College is a private co-educational school located in Donvale in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median study score of 32, with 7.90% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide.
The school is situated in Donvale, one of Melbourne's significant Chinese community areas. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,644, including 2,647 Chinese residents, representing 20.90% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes English (24.56%), Australian (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), and Irish (7.15%), reflecting the area's multicultural community character.
The area boasts excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Donvale's crime rate is only 1,598 per 100,000 residents, which is 0.23 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows local median house prices at approximately $1.5 million and apartment prices at around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $650 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $700 and $580 per week respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 80.70. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular time slots typically require advance booking of several
The school is situated in Donvale, one of Melbourne's significant Chinese community areas. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,644, including 2,647 Chinese residents, representing 20.90% of the population. The main ethnic composition includes English (24.56%), Australian (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), and Irish (7.15%), reflecting the area's multicultural community character.
The area boasts excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Donvale's crime rate is only 1,598 per 100,000 residents, which is 0.23 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows local median house prices at approximately $1.5 million and apartment prices at around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $650 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $700 and $580 per week respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 80.70. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular time slots typically require advance booking of several
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Donvale Christian College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 7.90% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 78.31/100.
Donvale Christian College is an independent school located in DONVALE. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1600 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.
Donvale Christian College is located in DONVALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 12,644. The population density is 1,082 per km². The main ancestries are: English (24.56%), Aust (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), Irish (7.15%).
Donvale Christian College is located in DONVALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DONVALE has a crime rate of 1,598 per 100,000 population, which is 0.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Donvale Christian College is located in DONVALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $710K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $650/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $700/week, 2-bedroom unit $580/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025