VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
59.17
AU Guide Score
Top 41%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
5.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 37%
168
VCE Students
Top 49%
Academic
43.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
8.1/10.0
Strong
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.
Tarneit Community & Property
Population
56,370
Total Population
1,476
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,431
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
3.0%
Chinese
27.0%
Indian
10.6%
Aust
10.1%
English
4.6%
Filipino
Property Prices
$650K
House Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
$440K
Unit Median
+57.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$460
3BR House
$410
2BR House
$450
3BR Unit
$420
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Good News Lutheran College is a private co-educational school located in Tarneit, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers a complete education system from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 29, with 5.90% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 61.70 points, taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety.
The school is situated in the Tarneit area, which boasts a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 56,370, including 1,700 Chinese residents, representing 3.00% of the population. The area features a diverse ethnic composition, including Indian (26.96%), Australian (10.62%), British (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), and Chinese (3.02%) backgrounds.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Tarneit's crime rate is 6,431 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), falling below the state average and making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $460 and $410 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $450 and $420 per week respectively.
As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
The school is situated in the Tarneit area, which boasts a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 56,370, including 1,700 Chinese residents, representing 3.00% of the population. The area features a diverse ethnic composition, including Indian (26.96%), Australian (10.62%), British (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), and Chinese (3.02%) backgrounds.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Tarneit's crime rate is 6,431 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), falling below the state average and making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $460 and $410 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $450 and $420 per week respectively.
As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Good News Lutheran College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 5.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 59.17/100.
Good News Lutheran College is an independent school located in TARNEIT. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1600 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.
Good News Lutheran College is located in TARNEIT. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 56,370. The population density is 1,476 per km². The main ancestries are: Indian (26.96%), Aust (10.62%), English (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), Chinese (3.02%).
Good News Lutheran College is located in TARNEIT. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), TARNEIT has a crime rate of 6,431 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Good News Lutheran College is located in TARNEIT. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $650K and the median unit price is $440K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $410/week, 3-bedroom unit $450/week, 2-bedroom unit $420/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025