VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
32.02
AU Guide Score
Top 71%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
1.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 82%
123
VCE Students
Top 62%
Academic
21.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.9/5.0
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.
Emerald Community & Property
Population
5,890
Total Population
117
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,056
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
46.7%
English
37.9%
Aust
12.7%
Scottish
11.9%
Irish
Property Prices
$929K
House Median
+101.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$535
3BR House
$470
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Emerald Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Emerald, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 current students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 1.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking various comprehensive factors into account, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 32.20.
From a community perspective, Emerald has a total population of 5,890, including 45 Chinese residents, representing 0.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (46.71%), Australian (37.93%), Scottish (12.68%), Irish (11.94%), and German (5.04%) ancestry. The area performs excellently in terms of safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of 3,056 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $900,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses are approximately $540 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 1.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking various comprehensive factors into account, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 32.20.
From a community perspective, Emerald has a total population of 5,890, including 45 Chinese residents, representing 0.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (46.71%), Australian (37.93%), Scottish (12.68%), Irish (11.94%), and German (5.04%) ancestry. The area performs excellently in terms of safety, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of 3,056 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $900,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses are approximately $540 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Emerald Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 1.40% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 32.02/100.
Emerald Secondary College is a government school located in EMERALD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Emerald Secondary College is located in EMERALD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,890. The population density is 117 per km². The main ancestries are: English (46.71%), Aust (37.93%), Scottish (12.68%), Irish (11.94%), German (5.04%).
Emerald Secondary College is located in EMERALD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), EMERALD has a crime rate of 3,056 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.
Emerald Secondary College is located in EMERALD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $928K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025