Below Average 13.12
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Lakes Entrance Secondary College

Lakes Entrance , Melbourne
1/11 North St, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
13.12
AU Guide Score
Top 93%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
21
VCE Students
Top 95%
Academic 6.6/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 2.5/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 3.8/5.0 Below Avg
Size 0.2/5.0 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.

Lakes Entrance Community & Property

Population
5,145 Total Population
174 Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk Safety Rating
16,890 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.6% English
39.0% Aust
10.7% Scottish
9.9% Irish
Property Prices
$475K House Median
+105.0% 10yr Growth
$494K Unit Median
+0.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$460 3BR House
$400 2BR House
$440 3BR Unit
$350 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 200 current students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 26, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as local Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide assigns a comprehensive rating of 16.30.

Lakes Entrance is geographically remote. According to 2021 ABS census data, the local population is 5,145, with only 51 Chinese residents, representing 1.00% of the population and indicating a relatively small Chinese community. The area's ethnic composition is primarily English (39.63%) and Australian (39.03%), followed by Scottish (10.67%), Irish (9.89%), and Italian (4.26%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Lakes Entrance has a crime rate of 16,890 per 100,000 people, which is 2.48 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating relatively poor safety conditions. Parents are advised to visit the area personally before making school selection decisions.

In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments is approximately $500,000 AUD. Rental rates are relatively moderate, with 3-bedroom houses at around $460 per week and 2-bedroom houses at around $400; 3-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $440 per week and 2-bedroom apartments for around $350.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lakes Entrance Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 13.12/100.
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is a government school located in LAKES ENTRANCE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is located in LAKES ENTRANCE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,145. The population density is 174 per km². The main ancestries are: English (39.63%), Aust (39.03%), Scottish (10.67%), Irish (9.89%), Italian (4.26%).
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is located in LAKES ENTRANCE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), LAKES ENTRANCE has a crime rate of 16,890 per 100,000 population, which is 2.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is located in LAKES ENTRANCE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $475K and the median unit price is $494K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 3-bedroom unit $440/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025