VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
18.35
AU Guide Score
Top 90%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
1.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 85%
146
VCE Students
Top 55%
Academic
8.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
2.2/5.0
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.
Newborough Community & Property
Population
6,886
Total Population
353
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
8,103
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.6%
Aust
40.0%
English
10.7%
Scottish
9.4%
Irish
Property Prices
$455K
House Median
+99.0%
10yr Growth
$195K
Unit Median
Weekly Rent
$420
3BR House
$359
2BR House
$485
3BR Unit
$340
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Lowanna College is a co-educational public school located in Newborough, regional Victoria, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone enrollment system, with specific zone boundaries available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 24, with 1.00% of students achieving scores above 40. From a community perspective, Newborough has a total population of 6,886, including 38 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% of the population—a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (40.62%), British (39.95%), Scottish (10.69%), Irish (9.35%), and German (4.60%) heritage.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Newborough's crime rate is 8,103 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.19 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to state standards. In terms of housing costs, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $500,000 AUD, with apartments at around $200,000 AUD. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $420 and $360 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $480 and $340 per week respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population ratio, and community safety, AU Guide assigns this school an overall rating of 20.40 points.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 24, with 1.00% of students achieving scores above 40. From a community perspective, Newborough has a total population of 6,886, including 38 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% of the population—a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian (40.62%), British (39.95%), Scottish (10.69%), Irish (9.35%), and German (4.60%) heritage.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Newborough's crime rate is 8,103 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.19 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating average safety conditions close to state standards. In terms of housing costs, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $500,000 AUD, with apartments at around $200,000 AUD. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $420 and $360 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $480 and $340 per week respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including academic performance, Chinese population ratio, and community safety, AU Guide assigns this school an overall rating of 20.40 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Lowanna College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 1.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 18.35/100.
Lowanna College is a government school located in NEWBOROUGH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Lowanna College is located in NEWBOROUGH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,886. The population density is 353 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (40.62%), English (39.95%), Scottish (10.69%), Irish (9.35%), German (4.60%).
Lowanna College is located in NEWBOROUGH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), NEWBOROUGH has a crime rate of 8,103 per 100,000 population, which is 1.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Lowanna College is located in NEWBOROUGH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $455K and the median unit price is $195K. 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