Below Average 20.07
Public School Co-educational Prep-12

Maryborough Education Centre

Maryborough , Melbourne
102 Balaclava Rd, Maryborough VIC 3465, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
20.07
AU Guide Score
Top 87%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
88
VCE Students
Top 75%
Academic 10.2/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 4.2/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.5/5.0 Below Avg
Size 1.3/5.0 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.

Maryborough Community & Property

Population
8,160 Total Population
177 Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average Safety Rating
9,657 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
45.9% English
43.5% Aust
11.5% Scottish
10.8% Irish
Property Prices
$378K House Median
+94.0% 10yr Growth
$301K Unit Median
+72.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$378 3BR House
$360 2BR House
$320 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Maryborough Education Centre is a public coeducational school located in Maryborough, Victoria, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, and parents can check their corresponding zone information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the local Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 23.60 points.

From a community perspective, according to 2021 ABS census data, the Maryborough area has a total population of 8,160 people, with 67 Chinese residents representing just 0.80% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese community presence. The main ethnic composition consists primarily of English ancestry (45.92%) and Australian ancestry (43.46%), followed by Scottish (11.46%), Irish (10.80%), and German (3.80%) ancestry.

Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Maryborough's crime rate is 9,657 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average, so parents are advised to research the specific circumstances. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $400,000, with apartments at approximately $300,000, while weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $380 and $360 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Maryborough Education Centre achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 20.07/100.
Maryborough Education Centre is a government school located in MARYBOROUGH. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Maryborough Education Centre is located in MARYBOROUGH. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 8,160. The population density is 177 per km². The main ancestries are: English (45.92%), Aust (43.46%), Scottish (11.46%), Irish (10.80%), German (3.80%).
Maryborough Education Centre is located in MARYBOROUGH. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MARYBOROUGH has a crime rate of 9,657 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Maryborough Education Centre is located in MARYBOROUGH. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $378K and the median unit price is $301K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $380/week, 2-bedroom house $360/week, 2-bedroom unit $320/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025