VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
31.76
AU Guide Score
Top 73%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
1.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 85%
72
VCE Students
Top 79%
Academic
20.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.1/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
1.0/5.0
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.
Benalla Community & Property
Population
10,822
Total Population
34
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
9,481
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.7%
English
39.6%
Aust
14.0%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$465K
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$340K
Unit Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$450
3BR House
$390
2BR House
$360
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
FCJ College is a private co-educational school located in Benalla, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school's median score is 28, with 1.00% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. As a private school, FCJ College has higher tuition fees, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
The demographic composition of the Benalla area is relatively homogeneous. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 10,822, with only 79 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups are English (42.74%), Australian (39.56%), Irish (14.02%), Scottish (12.81%), and German (4.84%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Benalla's crime rate is 9,481 per 100,000 people, which is 1.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific circumstances. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $300,000. Weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $450 and $390 respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives FCJ College an overall rating of 34.30 points.
The demographic composition of the Benalla area is relatively homogeneous. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 10,822, with only 79 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups are English (42.74%), Australian (39.56%), Irish (14.02%), Scottish (12.81%), and German (4.84%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Benalla's crime rate is 9,481 per 100,000 people, which is 1.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific circumstances. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $300,000. Weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $450 and $390 respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives FCJ College an overall rating of 34.30 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, FCJ College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 1.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 31.76/100.
FCJ College is an independent school located in BENALLA. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 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.
FCJ College is located in BENALLA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,822. The population density is 34 per km². The main ancestries are: English (42.74%), Aust (39.56%), Irish (14.02%), Scottish (12.81%), German (4.84%).
FCJ College is located in BENALLA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BENALLA has a crime rate of 9,481 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
FCJ College is located in BENALLA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $465K and the median unit price is $340K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $450/week, 2-bedroom house $390/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025