Below Average 25.18
Private School Co-educational Year 7-12

Highview College

Maryborough , Melbourne
21 Kars St, Maryborough VIC 3465, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
25.18
AU Guide Score
Top 82%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
1.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 77%
96
VCE Students
Top 72%
Academic 13.6/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 5.3/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.9/5.0 High
Size 1.4/5.0 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.

Maryborough Community & Property

Population
8,160 Total Population
177 Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average Safety Rating
9,657 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
45.9% English
43.5% Aust
11.5% Scottish
10.8% Irish
Property Prices
$378K House Median
+94.0% 10yr Growth
$301K Unit Median
+72.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$378 3BR House
$360 2BR House
$320 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Highview College is a private co-educational school located in Maryborough, Victoria, serving students in Years 7-12 with approximately 400 enrolled students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.80% of students scoring 40 or above, and an AU Guide overall rating of 28.90. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so interested families are advised to understand the application process early.

Geographically, Maryborough is located in regional Victoria. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 8,160 people, with 67 Chinese residents, representing only 0.80% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (45.92%), Australian (43.46%), Scottish (11.46%), Irish (10.80%), and German (3.80%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Maryborough has a crime rate of 9,657 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific safety conditions in detail. For the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $400,000, with apartments at around $300,000, while weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $380 and $360 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Highview College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 1.80% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 25.18/100.
Highview College is an independent school located in MARYBOROUGH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 400 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.
Highview College is located in MARYBOROUGH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 8,160. The population density is 177 per km². The main ancestries are: English (45.92%), Aust (43.46%), Scottish (11.46%), Irish (10.80%), German (3.80%).
Highview College is located in MARYBOROUGH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MARYBOROUGH has a crime rate of 9,657 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Highview College is located in MARYBOROUGH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $378K and the median unit price is $301K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $380/week, 2-bedroom house $360/week, 2-bedroom unit $320/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025