Below Average 40.59
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Essendon Keilor College

Essendon , Melbourne
286 Buckley St, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
40.59
AU Guide Score
Top 63%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
2.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 68%
149
VCE Students
Top 55%
Academic 27.0/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 6.3/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.3/5.0 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.

Essendon Community & Property

Population
21,240 Total Population
3,449 Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe Safety Rating
5,551 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.6% English
23.7% Aust
16.3% Italian
13.6% Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M House Median
+85.0% 10yr Growth
$575K Unit Median
+15.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$663 3BR House
$600 2BR House
$670 3BR Unit
$520 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Essendon Keilor College is a co-educational public school located in Essendon, an inner-city area of Melbourne. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment areas available for查询 on findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 28, with 2.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 46.40 points.

The Essendon area where the school is located has a relatively diverse population structure. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,240 people, including 930 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (26.60%), Australian (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), and Scottish (8.24%).

From a safety perspective, the Essendon area performs well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 5,551 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the Essendon area is approximately $1.5 million, while the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $660 and $600 respectively, while weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments is approximately $670 and
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Essendon Keilor College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 2.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 40.59/100.
Essendon Keilor College is a government school located in ESSENDON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Essendon Keilor College is located in ESSENDON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 21,240. The population density is 3,449 per km². The main ancestries are: English (26.60%), Aust (23.68%), Italian (16.31%), Irish (13.63%), Scottish (8.24%).
Essendon Keilor College is located in ESSENDON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ESSENDON has a crime rate of 5,551 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Essendon Keilor College is located in ESSENDON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $575K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $670/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025