VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
21.33
AU Guide Score
Top 88%
22
VCE Median Score
Top 99%
1.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 78%
75
VCE Students
Top 78%
Academic
9.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.7/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.4/5.0
Below Avg
Size
1.1/5.0
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.
Fawkner Community & Property
Population
14,274
Total Population
2,729
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,067
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
18.5%
Italian
13.5%
Aust
11.1%
English
6.9%
Lebanese
Property Prices
$805K
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$595K
Unit Median
+59.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$500
3BR House
$460
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
John Fawkner Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in the Fawkner area of Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, and parents can check their corresponding zone information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 22, with 1.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 28.90 points.
The Fawkner area where the school is located has a total population of 14,274 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 199 Chinese residents representing 1.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The area demonstrates multicultural characteristics, with main ethnic groups including Italian (18.50%), Australian (13.46%), British (11.05%), Lebanese (6.87%), and Indian (6.51%).
Community safety performance is good. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Fawkner's crime rate is 6,067 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.89 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it in the safe area category.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $500 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for about $510 and $450 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 22, with 1.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 28.90 points.
The Fawkner area where the school is located has a total population of 14,274 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 199 Chinese residents representing 1.40% of the population, which is relatively low. The area demonstrates multicultural characteristics, with main ethnic groups including Italian (18.50%), Australian (13.46%), British (11.05%), Lebanese (6.87%), and Indian (6.51%).
Community safety performance is good. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Fawkner's crime rate is 6,067 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.89 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it in the safe area category.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $500 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for about $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, John Fawkner Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 22 and 1.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 21.33/100.
John Fawkner Secondary College is a government school located in FAWKNER. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
John Fawkner Secondary College is located in FAWKNER. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,274. The population density is 2,729 per km². The main ancestries are: Italian (18.50%), Aust (13.46%), English (11.05%), Lebanese (6.87%), Indian (6.51%).
John Fawkner Secondary College is located in FAWKNER. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), FAWKNER has a crime rate of 6,067 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
John Fawkner Secondary College is located in FAWKNER. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $805K and the median unit price is $595K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $500/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025