VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
79.53
AU Guide Score
Top 20%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
10.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 18%
297
VCE Students
Top 18%
Academic
61.4/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
9.2/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
4.1/5.0
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.
Kew East Community & Property
Population
6,620
Total Population
1,629
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,199
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
13.3%
Chinese
27.5%
English
24.3%
Aust
12.2%
Irish
11.1%
Italian
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Kew High School is a co-educational public school located in Kew East in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median score of 31, with 10.30% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking in the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance in the AU Guide rankings. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
Kew East offers an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,620, including 883 Chinese residents representing 13.30% of the population, creating a moderate-sized Chinese community that provides a convenient living environment for Chinese families. The area features diverse ethnic composition, with British ancestry at 27.54%, Australian-born residents at 24.34%, Chinese at 13.34%, Irish ancestry at 12.16%, and Italian ancestry at 11.09%.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Kew East has a crime rate of 4,199 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area. For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. Considering multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 81.80 points.
Kew East offers an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,620, including 883 Chinese residents representing 13.30% of the population, creating a moderate-sized Chinese community that provides a convenient living environment for Chinese families. The area features diverse ethnic composition, with British ancestry at 27.54%, Australian-born residents at 24.34%, Chinese at 13.34%, Irish ancestry at 12.16%, and Italian ancestry at 11.09%.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Kew East has a crime rate of 4,199 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area. For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $820 and $650 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $820 and $600 per week respectively. Considering multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 81.80 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Kew High School achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 10.30% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #15 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 79.53/100.
Kew High School is a government school located in KEW EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Kew High School is located in KEW EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,620. The population density is 1,629 per km². The main ancestries are: English (27.54%), Aust (24.34%), Chinese (13.34%), Irish (12.16%), Italian (11.09%).
Kew High School is located in KEW EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KEW EAST has a crime rate of 4,199 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Kew High School is located in KEW EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025