VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
36.05
AU Guide Score
Top 65%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
2.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 72%
82
VCE Students
Top 76%
Academic
25.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.6/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.2/5.0
Very 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.
Ararat Community & Property
Population
8,500
Total Population
53
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
11,612
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
38.4%
Aust
37.7%
English
11.4%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
Property Prices
$377K
House Median
+90.0%
10yr Growth
$300K
Unit Median
+64.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$390
3BR House
$400
2BR House
$318
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Marian College is a co-educational private school located in Ararat, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's academic performance shows a median study score of 28, with 2.20% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Regarding the community environment, Ararat has a total population of 8,500 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 88 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian ancestry (38.39%), English ancestry (37.67%), Scottish ancestry (11.41%), Irish ancestry (10.25%), and German ancestry (5.47%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ararat's crime rate is 11,612 per 100,000 people, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific safety conditions. Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000 AUD, with apartments at approximately $300,000 AUD. Weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $390 AUD and $400 AUD respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 36.80 points.
Regarding the community environment, Ararat has a total population of 8,500 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 88 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Australian ancestry (38.39%), English ancestry (37.67%), Scottish ancestry (11.41%), Irish ancestry (10.25%), and German ancestry (5.47%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ararat's crime rate is 11,612 per 100,000 people, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific safety conditions. Regarding housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000 AUD, with apartments at approximately $300,000 AUD. Weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $390 AUD and $400 AUD respectively.
Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 36.80 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Marian College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 2.20% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 36.05/100.
Marian College is an independent school located in ARARAT. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 400 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.
Marian College is located in ARARAT. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 8,500. The population density is 53 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (38.39%), English (37.67%), Scottish (11.41%), Irish (10.25%), German (5.47%).
Marian College is located in ARARAT. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ARARAT has a crime rate of 11,612 per 100,000 population, which is 1.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Marian College is located in ARARAT. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $377K and the median unit price is $300K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $390/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $320/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025