VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
50.89
AU Guide Score
Top 50%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 56%
185
VCE Students
Top 43%
Academic
36.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.2/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
2.8/5.0
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.
Elwood Community & Property
Population
15,153
Total Population
5,839
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,794
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
36.7%
English
26.2%
Aust
15.9%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.5M
House Median
+47.0%
10yr Growth
$620K
Unit Median
+12.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$1,000
3BR House
$750
2BR House
$975
3BR Unit
$650
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Elwood College is a public co-educational school located in Elwood, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 800 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.50% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
As a public school, Elwood College operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The Elwood area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 15,153, including 335 Chinese residents representing 2.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (36.69%), Australian (26.17%), Irish (15.86%), Scottish (12.72%), and Italian (6.73%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Elwood has a crime rate of 5,794 per 100,000 people, which is 0.85 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and considered a safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.5 million, with apartments at around $600,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $1,000 for 3-bedroom houses and $750 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $980 and $650 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 53.70 points.
As a public school, Elwood College operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. The Elwood area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 15,153, including 335 Chinese residents representing 2.20% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (36.69%), Australian (26.17%), Irish (15.86%), Scottish (12.72%), and Italian (6.73%).
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Elwood has a crime rate of 5,794 per 100,000 people, which is 0.85 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and considered a safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.5 million, with apartments at around $600,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $1,000 for 3-bedroom houses and $750 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $980 and $650 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 53.70 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Elwood College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.50% 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 50.89/100.
Elwood College is a government school located in ELWOOD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Elwood College is located in ELWOOD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 15,153. The population density is 5,839 per km². The main ancestries are: English (36.69%), Aust (26.17%), Irish (15.86%), Scottish (12.72%), Italian (6.73%).
Elwood College is located in ELWOOD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ELWOOD has a crime rate of 5,794 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Elwood College is located in ELWOOD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.5M and the median unit price is $620K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $1000/week, 2-bedroom house $750/week, 3-bedroom unit $980/week, 2-bedroom unit $650/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025