VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
65.39
AU Guide Score
Top 34%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
5.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 38%
299
VCE Students
Top 18%
Academic
48.7/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
7.6/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.1/5.0
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.
Watsonia Community & Property
Population
5,352
Total Population
2,326
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,521
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
34.3%
Aust
33.7%
English
13.5%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$881K
House Median
+80.0%
10yr Growth
$711K
Unit Median
+66.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$505
2BR House
$615
3BR Unit
$510
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Loyola College is a private co-educational school located in Watsonia, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 5.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 67.80 points.
The school is situated in Watsonia, an area with a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 5,352 people, including 280 Chinese residents, representing 5.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes Australian (34.25%), British (33.65%), Irish (13.49%), Scottish (10.09%), and Italian (7.10%), reflecting its multicultural character.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Watsonia's crime rate is 6,521 per 100,000 people, which is 0.96 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $900,000, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $620 and $510 per week respectively. As a private school, Loyola College has higher fees, and applications during popular periods typically require several years' advance notice, so parents are advised to apply early.
The school is situated in Watsonia, an area with a good community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the suburb has a total population of 5,352 people, including 280 Chinese residents, representing 5.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes Australian (34.25%), British (33.65%), Irish (13.49%), Scottish (10.09%), and Italian (7.10%), reflecting its multicultural character.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Watsonia's crime rate is 6,521 per 100,000 people, which is 0.96 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $900,000, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $620 and $510 per week respectively. As a private school, Loyola College has higher fees, and applications during popular periods typically require several years' advance notice, so parents are advised to apply early.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Loyola College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 5.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 65.39/100.
Loyola College is an independent school located in WATSONIA. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1400 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.
Loyola College is located in WATSONIA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,352. The population density is 2,326 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (34.25%), English (33.65%), Irish (13.49%), Scottish (10.09%), Italian (7.10%).
Loyola College is located in WATSONIA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WATSONIA has a crime rate of 6,521 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Loyola College is located in WATSONIA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $880K and the median unit price is $711K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $500/week, 3-bedroom unit $620/week, 2-bedroom unit $510/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025