VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
41.19
AU Guide Score
Top 58%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
4.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 48%
58
VCE Students
Top 83%
Academic
30.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.6/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.8/5.0
Very 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.
Knoxfield Community & Property
Population
7,645
Total Population
1,349
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,303
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
18.5%
Chinese
27.9%
English
25.5%
Aust
8.1%
Irish
7.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.1M
House Median
+60.0%
10yr Growth
$752K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$513
2BR House
$583
3BR Unit
$500
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Fairhills High School is a co-educational public school located in Knoxfield in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 400 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment zone system, with specific boundaries available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 27, with 4.50% of students scoring 40 or above. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned a composite score of 47.00.
The school is situated in Knoxfield, an area with an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 7,645, including 1,417 Chinese residents representing 18.50% of the population, creating a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English (27.85%), Australian (25.51%), Chinese (18.54%), Irish (8.14%), and Scottish (7.40%).
The area maintains good safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Knoxfield's crime rate is 4,303 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.63 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $1.1 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $510 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 27, with 4.50% of students scoring 40 or above. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned a composite score of 47.00.
The school is situated in Knoxfield, an area with an excellent community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 7,645, including 1,417 Chinese residents representing 18.50% of the population, creating a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English (27.85%), Australian (25.51%), Chinese (18.54%), Irish (8.14%), and Scottish (7.40%).
The area maintains good safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Knoxfield's crime rate is 4,303 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.63 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $1.1 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $510 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Fairhills High School achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 4.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 41.19/100.
Fairhills High School is a government school located in KNOXFIELD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 400 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Fairhills High School is located in KNOXFIELD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 7,645. The population density is 1,349 per km². The main ancestries are: English (27.85%), Aust (25.51%), Chinese (18.54%), Irish (8.14%), Scottish (7.40%).
Fairhills High School is located in KNOXFIELD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KNOXFIELD has a crime rate of 4,303 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.
Fairhills High School is located in KNOXFIELD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.1M and the median unit price is $752K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $510/week, 3-bedroom unit $580/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025