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Keilor Downs Secondary College
Keilor Downs
, Melbourne
100-110 Odessa Ave, Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
62.69
AU Guide Score
Top 37%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
5.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 43%
254
VCE Students
Top 26%
Academic
46.9/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.2/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.7/5.0
Medium
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.
Keilor Downs Community & Property
Population
9,857
Total Population
1,965
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,032
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
15.2%
Aust
12.6%
English
10.6%
Italian
7.7%
Vietnamese
Property Prices
$815K
House Median
+79.0%
10yr Growth
$613K
Unit Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$480
3BR House
$453
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Keilor Downs Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Keilor Downs in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant catchment area information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 30, with 5.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide, and after considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 64.80.
The school is situated in the Keilor Downs area, which boasts a good community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 9,857, including 476 Chinese residents, representing 4.80% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (15.17%), British (12.55%), Italian (10.57%), Vietnamese (7.74%), and Greek (7.56%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Keilor Downs has a crime rate of 5,032 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $480 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 30, with 5.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide, and after considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 64.80.
The school is situated in the Keilor Downs area, which boasts a good community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 9,857, including 476 Chinese residents, representing 4.80% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (15.17%), British (12.55%), Italian (10.57%), Vietnamese (7.74%), and Greek (7.56%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Keilor Downs has a crime rate of 5,032 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $480 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Keilor Downs Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 5.00% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 62.69/100.
Keilor Downs Secondary College is a government school located in KEILOR DOWNS. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Keilor Downs Secondary College is located in KEILOR DOWNS. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 9,857. The population density is 1,965 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (15.17%), English (12.55%), Italian (10.57%), Vietnamese (7.74%), Greek (7.56%).
Keilor Downs Secondary College is located in KEILOR DOWNS. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KEILOR DOWNS has a crime rate of 5,032 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Keilor Downs Secondary College is located in KEILOR DOWNS. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $815K and the median unit price is $613K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $450/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