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Eltham High School
Eltham
, Melbourne
30-60 Withers Way, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
65.07
AU Guide Score
Top 34%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
5.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 38%
334
VCE Students
Top 13%
Academic
49.1/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
6.7/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.3/5.0
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.
Eltham Community & Property
Population
18,847
Total Population
1,136
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,714
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.5%
English
34.6%
Aust
14.2%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+86.0%
10yr Growth
$776K
Unit Median
+58.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$505
2BR House
$615
3BR Unit
$510
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Eltham High School is a co-educational public school located in Eltham, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,400 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available on the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 5.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account multiple factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 65.20 points.
The school is situated in Eltham, which has an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents, representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).
The area demonstrates outstanding safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Eltham's crime rate is 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $500 respectively, with 3-bedroom and 2-
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 5.80% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account multiple factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 65.20 points.
The school is situated in Eltham, which has an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents, representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).
The area demonstrates outstanding safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Eltham's crime rate is 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $500 respectively, with 3-bedroom and 2-
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Eltham High School achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 5.80% 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 65.07/100.
Eltham High School is a government school located in ELTHAM. 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.
Eltham High School is located in ELTHAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,847. The population density is 1,136 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.50%), Aust (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), Italian (8.23%).
Eltham High School is located in ELTHAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ELTHAM has a crime rate of 3,714 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Eltham High School is located in ELTHAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $775K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $500/week, 3-bedroom unit $620/week, 2-bedroom unit $510/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025