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Footscray High School
Footscray
, Melbourne
298 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
63.14
AU Guide Score
Top 37%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
7.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 29%
327
VCE Students
Top 14%
Academic
46.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.2/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
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.
Footscray Community & Property
Population
17,131
Total Population
3,392
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Risk
Safety Rating
21,032
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
9.3%
Chinese
22.5%
English
18.5%
Aust
10.1%
Irish
10.0%
Vietnamese
Property Prices
$955K
House Median
+49.0%
10yr Growth
$460K
Unit Median
+27.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$650
3BR House
$560
2BR House
$650
3BR Unit
$520
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Footscray High School is a co-educational public school located in Footscray, an inner suburb of Melbourne. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,400 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment area information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 7.10% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 66.50 points.
Based on 2021 ABS census data, the Footscray area where the school is located has a total population of 17,131 people, with 1,586 Chinese residents representing 9.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (22.49%), Australian (18.50%), Irish (10.07%), Vietnamese (10.03%), and Chinese (9.26%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Footscray's crime rate is 21,032 per 100,000 people, which is 3.09 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, requiring careful consideration. For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $500,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $650 for 3-bedroom houses and $560 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $650 and $520 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 7.10% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 66.50 points.
Based on 2021 ABS census data, the Footscray area where the school is located has a total population of 17,131 people, with 1,586 Chinese residents representing 9.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (22.49%), Australian (18.50%), Irish (10.07%), Vietnamese (10.03%), and Chinese (9.26%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Footscray's crime rate is 21,032 per 100,000 people, which is 3.09 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, requiring careful consideration. For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1 million AUD, while the median apartment price is around $500,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $650 for 3-bedroom houses and $560 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $650 and $520 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Footscray High School achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 7.10% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 63.14/100.
Footscray High School is a government school located in FOOTSCRAY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1400 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Footscray High School is located in FOOTSCRAY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 17,131. The population density is 3,392 per km². The main ancestries are: English (22.49%), Aust (18.50%), Irish (10.07%), Vietnamese (10.03%), Chinese (9.26%).
Footscray High School is located in FOOTSCRAY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), FOOTSCRAY has a crime rate of 21,032 per 100,000 population, which is 3.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is well above the Victorian average. Please consider this carefully.
Footscray High School is located in FOOTSCRAY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $955K and the median unit price is $460K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $650/week, 2-bedroom house $560/week, 3-bedroom unit $650/week, 2-bedroom unit $520/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025