Below Average 27.74
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Gisborne Secondary College

Gisborne , Melbourne
95 Melton Rd, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
27.74
AU Guide Score
Top 80%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
0.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 87%
180
VCE Students
Top 45%
Academic 15.4/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 4.6/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 2.8/5.0 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.

Gisborne Community & Property

Population
10,142 Total Population
105 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
3,875 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
41.7% English
40.4% Aust
14.1% Irish
12.1% Scottish
Property Prices
$1.0M House Median
+79.0% 10yr Growth
$555K Unit Median
+50.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$540 3BR House
$530 2BR House
$490 3BR Unit
$480 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Gisborne Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Gisborne, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 current students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment basis, with specific zone boundaries available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40. After comprehensive assessment considering factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has awarded an overall rating of 31.00.

The school is situated in the well-regarded Gisborne community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 10,142, including 101 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic composition consists of English (41.69%), Australian (40.43%), Irish (14.10%), Scottish (12.08%), and Italian (5.63%) residents.

The area demonstrates excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Gisborne's crime rate is 3,875 incidents per 100,000 people, representing only 0.57 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1 million, with apartments at around $600,000. Weekly rental rates are approximately $540 for 3-bedroom houses and $530 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $490 and $480 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Gisborne Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 0.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 27.74/100.
Gisborne Secondary College is a government school located in GISBORNE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Gisborne Secondary College is located in GISBORNE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,142. The population density is 105 per km². The main ancestries are: English (41.69%), Aust (40.43%), Irish (14.10%), Scottish (12.08%), Italian (5.63%).
Gisborne Secondary College is located in GISBORNE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), GISBORNE has a crime rate of 3,875 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Gisborne Secondary College is located in GISBORNE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.0M and the median unit price is $555K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $530/week, 3-bedroom unit $490/week, 2-bedroom unit $480/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025