Top 100 VIC Public
Geelong High School
East Geelong
, Melbourne
385 Ryrie St, East Geelong VIC 3219, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
56.69
AU Guide Score
Top 39%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
6.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 33%
166
VCE Students
Top 50%
Academic
45.4/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
2.5/5.0
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.
East Geelong Community & Property
Population
4,012
Total Population
1,189
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,381
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.8%
English
35.7%
Aust
18.8%
Irish
14.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$746K
House Median
+86.0%
10yr Growth
$593K
Unit Median
+71.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Geelong High School is a public coeducational school located in East Geelong that serves students from Years 7 to 12, with approximately 900 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check their corresponding school zone 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 6.50% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The AU Guide academic rankings place the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 52.70.
The East Geelong area where the school is located has a relatively stable demographic environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 4,012, including 60 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.80%), Australian (35.74%), Irish (18.79%), Scottish (14.68%), and Italian (5.09%).
Regarding community safety, based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, East Geelong has a crime rate of 6,381 per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. The local property market shows that according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses cost approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 6.50% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The AU Guide academic rankings place the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 52.70.
The East Geelong area where the school is located has a relatively stable demographic environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 4,012, including 60 Chinese residents, representing 1.50% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.80%), Australian (35.74%), Irish (18.79%), Scottish (14.68%), and Italian (5.09%).
Regarding community safety, based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, East Geelong has a crime rate of 6,381 per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area. The local property market shows that according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses cost approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Geelong High School achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 6.50% 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 56.69/100.
Geelong High School is a government school located in EAST GEELONG. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Geelong High School is located in EAST GEELONG. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 4,012. The population density is 1,189 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.80%), Aust (35.74%), Irish (18.79%), Scottish (14.68%), Italian (5.09%).
Geelong High School is located in EAST GEELONG. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), EAST GEELONG has a crime rate of 6,381 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Geelong High School is located in EAST GEELONG. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $746K and the median unit price is $592K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025