VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
19.50
AU Guide Score
Top 89%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
1.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 84%
111
VCE Students
Top 66%
Academic
8.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.1/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.7/5.0
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.
Grovedale Community & Property
Population
14,869
Total Population
2,093
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,349
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.3%
English
39.3%
Aust
12.3%
Scottish
11.9%
Irish
Property Prices
$650K
House Median
+84.0%
10yr Growth
$485K
Unit Median
+115.0%
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
Grovedale College is a public co-educational secondary school located in Grovedale in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and the catchment area can be checked through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 26.00.
The Grovedale area where the school is located has a relatively diverse population structure. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,869, including 354 Chinese residents, representing 2.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (40.28%), Australian (39.26%), Scottish (12.31%), Irish (11.91%), and German (5.07%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Grovedale's crime rate is 6,349 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.93 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $500,000. In the rental market, a 3-bedroom house rents for about $480 per week, a 2-bedroom house for about $430, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $500 and $430 respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 26.00.
The Grovedale area where the school is located has a relatively diverse population structure. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 14,869, including 354 Chinese residents, representing 2.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (40.28%), Australian (39.26%), Scottish (12.31%), Irish (11.91%), and German (5.07%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Grovedale's crime rate is 6,349 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.93 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $500,000. In the rental market, a 3-bedroom house rents for about $480 per week, a 2-bedroom house for about $430, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $500 and $430 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Grovedale College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 1.20% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 19.50/100.
Grovedale College is a government school located in GROVEDALE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Grovedale College is located in GROVEDALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,869. The population density is 2,093 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.28%), Aust (39.26%), Scottish (12.31%), Irish (11.91%), German (5.07%).
Grovedale College is located in GROVEDALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), GROVEDALE has a crime rate of 6,349 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Grovedale College is located in GROVEDALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $650K and the median unit price is $485K. 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