VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
34.08
AU Guide Score
Top 72%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
1.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 75%
102
VCE Students
Top 70%
Academic
20.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.5/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.5/5.0
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.
Macleod Community & Property
Population
9,892
Total Population
2,164
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,992
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
31.2%
English
28.5%
Aust
11.7%
Irish
11.2%
Italian
Property Prices
$1.0M
House Median
+70.0%
10yr Growth
$650K
Unit Median
+0.0%
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
Macleod College is a co-educational public school located in Macleod, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the specific catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 27, with 1.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 43.80 points.
The Macleod area offers a good community environment and safe conditions. Based on the 2021 ABS census, the area has a total population of 9,892, including 665 Chinese residents, representing 6.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic groups include English (31.16%), Australian (28.46%), Irish (11.71%), Italian (11.21%), and Scottish (9.66%).
Safety is a notable advantage of the area. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Macleod's crime rate is 2,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.44 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $500, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $620 and $510 respectively.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's VCE median score is 27, with 1.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 43.80 points.
The Macleod area offers a good community environment and safe conditions. Based on the 2021 ABS census, the area has a total population of 9,892, including 665 Chinese residents, representing 6.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic groups include English (31.16%), Australian (28.46%), Irish (11.71%), Italian (11.21%), and Scottish (9.66%).
Safety is a notable advantage of the area. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Macleod's crime rate is 2,992 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.44 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $500, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $620 and $510 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Macleod College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 1.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 34.08/100.
Macleod College is a government school located in MACLEOD. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 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.
Macleod College is located in MACLEOD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 9,892. The population density is 2,164 per km². The main ancestries are: English (31.16%), Aust (28.46%), Irish (11.71%), Italian (11.21%), Scottish (9.66%).
Macleod College is located in MACLEOD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MACLEOD has a crime rate of 2,992 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Macleod College is located in MACLEOD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.0M and the median unit price is $650K. 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