Below Average 47.63
Catholic School Co-educational Year 7-12

Lavalla Catholic College

Traralgon , Melbourne
33/39 Kosciuszko St, Traralgon VIC 3844, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
47.63
AU Guide Score
Top 56%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
2.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 65%
223
VCE Students
Top 33%
Academic 32.4/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 6.9/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 5.0/5.0 High
Size 3.3/5.0 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.

Traralgon Community & Property

Population
26,907 Total Population
478 Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average Safety Rating
10,417 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.2% English
39.0% Aust
11.5% Scottish
10.2% Irish
Property Prices
$535K House Median
+84.0% 10yr Growth
$360K Unit Median
+30.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$420 3BR House
$359 2BR House
$485 3BR Unit
$340 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Lavalla Catholic College is a private co-educational school located in Traralgon, Victoria, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 49.30.

The school is situated in the Traralgon area, which has a total population of 26,907 people. Based on 2021 ABS census data, there are 338 Chinese residents, representing 1.30% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes British (40.21%), Australian (38.95%), Scottish (11.52%), Irish (10.20%), and Italian (4.75%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Traralgon has a crime rate of 10,417 per 100,000 people, which is 1.53 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances thoroughly. In terms of real estate, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $420 and $360 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $480 and $340 per week respectively.

As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require applications several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the detailed application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lavalla Catholic College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 2.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 47.63/100.
Lavalla Catholic College is an independent school located in TRARALGON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1300 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Lavalla Catholic College is located in TRARALGON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 26,907. The population density is 478 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.21%), Aust (38.95%), Scottish (11.52%), Irish (10.20%), Italian (4.75%).
Lavalla Catholic College is located in TRARALGON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), TRARALGON has a crime rate of 10,417 per 100,000 population, which is 1.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Lavalla Catholic College is located in TRARALGON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $535K and the median unit price is $360K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $420/week, 2-bedroom house $360/week, 3-bedroom unit $480/week, 2-bedroom unit $340/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025