VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
25.38
AU Guide Score
Top 84%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
1.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 82%
204
VCE Students
Top 38%
Academic
11.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
3.1/5.0
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.
Lalor Community & Property
Population
23,219
Total Population
3,006
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,992
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
12.5%
Italian
12.4%
Aust
10.4%
English
9.0%
Macedonian
Property Prices
$718K
House Median
+82.0%
10yr Growth
$558K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$520
3BR House
$463
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Lalor Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Lalor, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.40% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide rates the school at 35.10 points.
The Lalor community where the school is located has 23,219 residents, including 1,020 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community is culturally diverse, with the main ethnic groups being Italian (12.53%), Australian (12.40%), British (10.41%), Macedonian (9.02%), and Greek (7.90%).
In terms of safety, the Lalor area performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 4,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.73 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, housing prices in the area are relatively moderate, with the median price for detached houses around $700,000 and apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses is approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
The Lalor community where the school is located has 23,219 residents, including 1,020 Chinese residents, representing 4.40% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community is culturally diverse, with the main ethnic groups being Italian (12.53%), Australian (12.40%), British (10.41%), Macedonian (9.02%), and Greek (7.90%).
In terms of safety, the Lalor area performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the local crime rate is 4,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.73 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, housing prices in the area are relatively moderate, with the median price for detached houses around $700,000 and apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom detached houses is approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lalor Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 1.40% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 25.38/100.
Lalor Secondary College is a government school located in LALOR. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Lalor Secondary College is located in LALOR. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,219. The population density is 3,006 per km². The main ancestries are: Italian (12.53%), Aust (12.40%), English (10.41%), Macedonian (9.02%), Greek (7.90%).
Lalor Secondary College is located in LALOR. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), LALOR has a crime rate of 4,992 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.
Lalor Secondary College is located in LALOR. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $717K and the median unit price is $557K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/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