VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
45.63
AU Guide Score
Top 58%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
3.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 57%
253
VCE Students
Top 26%
Academic
31.3/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
3.7/5.0
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.
Epping Community & Property
Population
33,489
Total Population
949
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
10,529
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
16.1%
Aust
14.3%
English
11.5%
Italian
8.7%
Indian
Property Prices
$652K
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$475K
Unit Median
+59.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$520
3BR House
$463
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Epping Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Epping, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 current students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment zone basis, and parents can check the relevant catchment areas through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 3.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 50.00.
Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Epping area has a total population of 33,489, including 1,374 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (16.12%), British (14.26%), Italian (11.52%), Indian (8.72%), and Macedonian (7.01%), reflecting a multicultural character.
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Epping's crime rate is 10,529 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 1.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it slightly above the state average.
For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Regarding the community environment, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Epping area has a total population of 33,489, including 1,374 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (16.12%), British (14.26%), Italian (11.52%), Indian (8.72%), and Macedonian (7.01%), reflecting a multicultural character.
In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Epping's crime rate is 10,529 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 1.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it slightly above the state average.
For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Epping Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 3.40% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 45.63/100.
Epping Secondary College is a government school located in EPPING. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Epping Secondary College is located in EPPING. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 33,489. The population density is 949 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (16.12%), English (14.26%), Italian (11.52%), Indian (8.72%), Macedonian (7.01%).
Epping Secondary College is located in EPPING. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), EPPING has a crime rate of 10,529 per 100,000 population, which is 1.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Epping Secondary College is located in EPPING. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $652K and the median unit price is $475K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025