VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
16.99
AU Guide Score
Top 92%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 89%
186
VCE Students
Top 43%
Academic
6.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
2.6/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
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.
Hallam Community & Property
Population
11,355
Total Population
1,398
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
10,022
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
4.2%
Chinese
14.2%
English
13.7%
Aust
5.3%
Indian
3.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$745K
House Median
+97.0%
10yr Growth
$503K
Unit Median
+78.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$473
2BR House
$550
3BR Unit
$480
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Hallam Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Hallam, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Year 7 to 12 and has approximately 500 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 0.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 24.10.
Looking at community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Hallam has a total population of 11,355 people, including 478 Chinese residents, representing 4.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups are English (14.20%), Australian (13.66%), Indian (5.32%), Chinese (4.21%), and Scottish (3.12%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hallam's crime rate is 10,022 per 100,000 people, which is 1.47 times the Victorian average (6,810) and slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation thoroughly.
For property prices, based on 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 $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $550 and $480 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 0.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 24.10.
Looking at community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Hallam has a total population of 11,355 people, including 478 Chinese residents, representing 4.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups are English (14.20%), Australian (13.66%), Indian (5.32%), Chinese (4.21%), and Scottish (3.12%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hallam's crime rate is 10,022 per 100,000 people, which is 1.47 times the Victorian average (6,810) and slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation thoroughly.
For property prices, based on 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 $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $470 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $550 and $480 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Hallam Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 16.99/100.
Hallam Secondary College is a government school located in HALLAM. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Hallam Secondary College is located in HALLAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 11,355. The population density is 1,398 per km². The main ancestries are: English (14.20%), Aust (13.66%), Indian (5.32%), Chinese (4.21%), Scottish (3.12%).
Hallam Secondary College is located in HALLAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HALLAM has a crime rate of 10,022 per 100,000 population, which is 1.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Hallam Secondary College is located in HALLAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $745K and the median unit price is $502K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $550/week, 2-bedroom unit $480/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025