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Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha
, Melbourne
115 Nerrena Rd, Leongatha VIC 3953, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
52.86
AU Guide Score
Top 45%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
6.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 32%
133
VCE Students
Top 61%
Academic
41.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
2.0/5.0
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.
Leongatha Community & Property
Population
5,869
Total Population
142
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,446
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
45.3%
English
42.2%
Aust
12.6%
Scottish
12.4%
Irish
Property Prices
$557K
House Median
+94.0%
10yr Growth
$405K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$425
3BR House
$355
2BR House
$365
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Leongatha Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Leongatha in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 6.60% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school within the top 100 Victorian public schools. After considering factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 48.80.
The school is situated in Leongatha, which has distinctive community characteristics. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 5,869, including 39 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (45.27%), Australian (42.22%), Scottish (12.58%), Irish (12.44%), and Italian (4.50%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Leongatha's crime rate is 7,446 per 100,000 people, which is 1.09 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to the state average. In the real estate market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000, and weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $420 and $360 respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 6.60% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school within the top 100 Victorian public schools. After considering factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 48.80.
The school is situated in Leongatha, which has distinctive community characteristics. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 5,869, including 39 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (45.27%), Australian (42.22%), Scottish (12.58%), Irish (12.44%), and Italian (4.50%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Leongatha's crime rate is 7,446 per 100,000 people, which is 1.09 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to the state average. In the real estate market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000, and weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $420 and $360 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Leongatha Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 6.60% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 52.86/100.
Leongatha Secondary College is a government school located in LEONGATHA. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Leongatha Secondary College is located in LEONGATHA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,869. The population density is 142 per km². The main ancestries are: English (45.27%), Aust (42.22%), Scottish (12.58%), Irish (12.44%), Italian (4.50%).
Leongatha Secondary College is located in LEONGATHA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), LEONGATHA has a crime rate of 7,446 per 100,000 population, which is 1.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Leongatha Secondary College is located in LEONGATHA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $556K and the median unit price is $405K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $420/week, 2-bedroom house $360/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025