Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Koo Wee Rup
, Melbourne
345-357 Rossiter Rd, Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
37.75
AU Guide Score
Top 64%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
2.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 69%
161
VCE Students
Top 52%
Academic
26.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
2.4/5.0
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.
Koo Wee Rup Community & Property
Population
4,047
Total Population
69
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,584
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
44.5%
Aust
42.8%
English
10.0%
Irish
9.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$735K
House Median
+99.0%
10yr Growth
$550K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$535
3BR House
$470
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Koo Wee Rup, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 current students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and parents can check the relevant catchment information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 2.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 35.20 points.
From a community perspective, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Koo Wee Rup area has a total population of 4,047, with only 9 Chinese residents, representing 0.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (44.50%), English (42.77%), Irish (10.03%), Scottish (8.95%), and Italian (6.05%) heritage. In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,584 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $540 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.
From a community perspective, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Koo Wee Rup area has a total population of 4,047, with only 9 Chinese residents, representing 0.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (44.50%), English (42.77%), Irish (10.03%), Scottish (8.95%), and Italian (6.05%) heritage. In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 5,584 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a relatively safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $540 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 2.40% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 37.75/100.
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is a government school located in KOO WEE RUP. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is located in KOO WEE RUP. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 4,047. The population density is 69 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (44.50%), English (42.77%), Irish (10.03%), Scottish (8.95%), Italian (6.05%).
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is located in KOO WEE RUP. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), KOO WEE RUP has a crime rate of 5,584 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is located in KOO WEE RUP. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $735K and the median unit price is $550K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025