Very Good 84.48
#10 VIC Public
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

East Doncaster Secondary College

Doncaster East , Melbourne
20 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
84.48
AU Guide Score
Top 15%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
11.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 15%
435
VCE Students
Top 6%
Academic 65.8/80.0 Very Good
Uni Focus 9.0/10.0 Very Strong
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 4.7/5.0 Large
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.

Doncaster East Community & Property

Population
30,926 Total Population
2,784 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
2,422 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
38.0% Chinese
14.7% English
12.3% Aust
7.1% Italian
6.8% Greek
Property Prices
$1.5M House Median
+79.0% 10yr Growth
$935K Unit Median
+49.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$650 3BR House
$523 2BR House
$700 3BR Unit
$580 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
East Doncaster Secondary College is a co-educational public secondary school located in Doncaster East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and currently has approximately 2,000 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 32, with 11.60% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks 13th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school a comprehensive rating of 86.90, reflecting its strong overall educational performance.

The school is situated in Doncaster East, one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 30,926, with 11,748 Chinese residents representing 38.00% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (37.99%), British (14.72%), Australian (12.33%), Italian (7.08%), and Greek (6.77%), creating a multicultural community.

The area enjoys excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Doncaster East has a crime rate of 2,422 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.36 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $1.5 million and the median apartment price is around $900,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $650 for 3-bedroom houses and $520 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, East Doncaster Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 11.60% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #10 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 84.48/100.
East Doncaster Secondary College is a government school located in DONCASTER EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 2000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
East Doncaster Secondary College is located in DONCASTER EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 30,926. The population density is 2,784 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (37.99%), English (14.72%), Aust (12.33%), Italian (7.08%), Greek (6.77%).
East Doncaster Secondary College is located in DONCASTER EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DONCASTER EAST has a crime rate of 2,422 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
East Doncaster Secondary College is located in DONCASTER EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $935K. 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