VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
76.77
AU Guide Score
Top 20%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
8.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 26%
16
VCE Students
Top 98%
Academic
61.7/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
10.0/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.1/5.0
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.
Doveton Community & Property
Population
9,603
Total Population
2,357
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
12,663
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
13.2%
English
11.8%
Aust
5.7%
Indian
4.8%
Serbian
Property Prices
$610K
House Median
+93.0%
10yr Growth
$530K
Unit Median
+77.0%
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
Ilim College is a co-educational private school located in Doveton in Melbourne's southeast, offering a complete education system from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 2,800 current students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median score of 32, with 8.10% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 in AU Guide's Victorian private school academic rankings.
As a private school, Ilim College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. The school is located in the Doveton area, which according to the 2021 ABS census has a total population of 9,603, including 293 Chinese residents representing 3.10% of the population, a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (13.18%), Australian (11.79%), Indian (5.71%), Serbian (4.80%), and Scottish (3.09%).
From a community environment perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Doveton area has a crime rate of 12,663 per 100,000 people, which is 1.86 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at approximately $500,000, and weekly rent for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments at around $550. Taking into consideration factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.90 points.
As a private school, Ilim College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process. The school is located in the Doveton area, which according to the 2021 ABS census has a total population of 9,603, including 293 Chinese residents representing 3.10% of the population, a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (13.18%), Australian (11.79%), Indian (5.71%), Serbian (4.80%), and Scottish (3.09%).
From a community environment perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Doveton area has a crime rate of 12,663 per 100,000 people, which is 1.86 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at approximately $500,000, and weekly rent for both 3-bedroom houses and apartments at around $550. Taking into consideration factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.90 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Ilim College achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 8.10% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 76.77/100.
Ilim College is an independent school located in DOVETON. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 2800 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.
Ilim College is located in DOVETON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 9,603. The population density is 2,357 per km². The main ancestries are: English (13.18%), Aust (11.79%), Indian (5.71%), Serbian (4.80%), Scottish (3.09%).
Ilim College is located in DOVETON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DOVETON has a crime rate of 12,663 per 100,000 population, which is 1.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Ilim College is located in DOVETON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $610K and the median unit price is $530K. 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