VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
19.42
AU Guide Score
Top 91%
23
VCE Median Score
Top 97%
1.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 85%
28
VCE Students
Top 92%
Academic
7.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.2/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
0.4/5.0
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.
Mernda Community & Property
Population
23,369
Total Population
981
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,887
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
22.9%
Aust
21.0%
English
11.4%
Indian
10.0%
Italian
Property Prices
$730K
House Median
+89.0%
10yr Growth
$400K
Unit Median
+57.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$520
3BR House
$463
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
Similar Schools
Same Type, Similar Score
Schools of the same type with comparable scores
Nearby Schools
12 schools in the area
Ivanhoe Grammar School
89.1
Al Siraat College
67.8
Marymede Catholic College
55.1
St Monica's College
51.4
Epping Secondary College
45.6
Mill Park Secondary College
39.8
The Lakes South Morang College
32.9
Mernda Central P-12 College
32.1
Edgars Creek Secondary College
29.7
Lalor Secondary College
25.4
Thomastown Secondary College
21.4
Lalor North Secondary College
16.2
School Overview
About This School
Gilson College is a private co-educational school located in Mernda, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 23, with 1.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 30.20 points.
The Mernda area has a total population of 23,369, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%). The area enjoys good security, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing Mernda's crime rate at 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $400,000. The rental market is relatively reasonable, with weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $520 and $460 respectively, and 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at around $510 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, Gilson College has high fees, and popular private schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so interested parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
The Mernda area has a total population of 23,369, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%). The area enjoys good security, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing Mernda's crime rate at 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $400,000. The rental market is relatively reasonable, with weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $520 and $460 respectively, and 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at around $510 and $450 per week respectively. As a private school, Gilson College has high fees, and popular private schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so interested parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Gilson College achieved a median VCE study score of 23 and 1.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 19.42/100.
Gilson College is an independent school located in MERNDA. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1100 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.
Gilson College is located in MERNDA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,369. The population density is 981 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (22.92%), English (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), Irish (5.73%).
Gilson College is located in MERNDA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MERNDA has a crime rate of 4,887 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Gilson College is located in MERNDA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $730K and the median unit price is $400K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025