Below Average 43.92
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Foster Secondary College

Foster , Melbourne
2/10 Pioneer St, Foster VIC 3960, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
43.92
AU Guide Score
Top 52%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 58%
71
VCE Students
Top 80%
Academic 35.2/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 3.0/10.0 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.

Foster Community & Property

Population
2,044 Total Population
18 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
5,333 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.1% English
38.5% Aust
13.1% Irish
12.2% Scottish
Property Prices
$485K House Median
+80.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$425 3BR House
$355 2BR House
$365 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Foster Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Foster, regional Victoria, serving students from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant school zones through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.30% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 38.90.

The Foster community environment is relatively distinctive. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 2,044 people, with only 11 Chinese residents, representing 0.50% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (42.12%), Australian (38.45%), Irish (13.06%), Scottish (12.23%), and Italian (3.23%).

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Foster's crime rate is 5,333 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.78 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. For housing prices, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $500,000, with weekly rental rates of around $420 for 3-bedroom houses and $360 for 2-bedroom houses.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Foster Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.30% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 43.92/100.
Foster Secondary College is a government school located in FOSTER. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Foster Secondary College is located in FOSTER. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 2,044. The population density is 18 per km². The main ancestries are: English (42.12%), Aust (38.45%), Irish (13.06%), Scottish (12.23%), Italian (3.23%).
Foster Secondary College is located in FOSTER. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), FOSTER has a crime rate of 5,333 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Foster Secondary College is located in FOSTER. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $485K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $420/week, 2-bedroom house $360/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025