Top 100 VIC Private
Emmaus College
Vermont South
, Melbourne
503 Springvale Rd, Vermont South VIC 3133, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
79.43
AU Guide Score
Top 18%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
9.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 22%
330
VCE Students
Top 14%
Academic
63.1/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
7.0/10.0
Average
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.
Vermont South Community & Property
Population
11,954
Total Population
1,933
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,300
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
30.1%
Chinese
21.1%
English
17.0%
Aust
6.7%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+82.0%
10yr Growth
$1.1M
Unit Median
+62.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$630
3BR House
$520
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$580
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Emmaus College is a private co-educational school located in Vermont South, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates solid academic performance with a median VCE score of 32 and 9.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian private schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.
The school is situated in the excellent community environment of Vermont South, which is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential areas. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 11,954 people, including 3,596 Chinese residents, representing 30.10% of the population. The community has a diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of Chinese (30.08%), British (21.14%), Australian (17.03%), Irish (6.71%), and Scottish (6.25%) heritage residents. The area maintains good security conditions, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of only 4,300 per 100,000 people, significantly below the Victorian average of 6,810, at just 63% of the state average, making it a very safe residential area.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Vermont South is approximately $1.5 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $630 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $580 per week respectively. Taking into account academic standards, Chinese population percentage, and community safety factors, AU Guide rates
The school is situated in the excellent community environment of Vermont South, which is one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential areas. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 11,954 people, including 3,596 Chinese residents, representing 30.10% of the population. The community has a diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of Chinese (30.08%), British (21.14%), Australian (17.03%), Irish (6.71%), and Scottish (6.25%) heritage residents. The area maintains good security conditions, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a local crime rate of only 4,300 per 100,000 people, significantly below the Victorian average of 6,810, at just 63% of the state average, making it a very safe residential area.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Vermont South is approximately $1.5 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $630 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $580 per week respectively. Taking into account academic standards, Chinese population percentage, and community safety factors, AU Guide rates
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Emmaus College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 9.10% 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 79.43/100.
Emmaus College is an independent school located in VERMONT SOUTH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1400 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.
Emmaus College is located in VERMONT SOUTH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 11,954. The population density is 1,933 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (30.08%), English (21.14%), Aust (17.03%), Irish (6.71%), Scottish (6.25%).
Emmaus College is located in VERMONT SOUTH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), VERMONT SOUTH has a crime rate of 4,300 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.
Emmaus College is located in VERMONT SOUTH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $1.1M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $630/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $660/week, 2-bedroom unit $580/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025