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Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong
, Melbourne
2 Little Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
57.77
AU Guide Score
Top 39%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
4.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 46%
109
VCE Students
Top 67%
Academic
45.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.6/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.6/5.0
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.
Geelong Community & Property
Population
5,811
Total Population
1,755
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Crime Area
Safety Rating
51,712
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
35.3%
English
30.1%
Aust
14.3%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$915K
House Median
+70.0%
10yr Growth
$630K
Unit Median
+24.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is a public girls' secondary school located in Geelong, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and specific zone information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian public schools, the school ranks within the top 100. After considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 58.20.
The Geelong area where the school is located has 5,811 residents, including 241 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (35.33%), Australian (30.12%), Irish (14.27%), Scottish (11.43%), and Italian (6.09%) heritage.
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Geelong's crime rate is 51,712 per 100,000 people, which is 7.59 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area that parents should carefully consider when making their choice. Regarding property prices, the area has a median house price of approximately $900,000 and apartment median of around $600,000, with weekly rental rates of approximately $480 for 3-bedroom houses and $500 for 3-bedroom apartments, while 2-bedroom properties rent for around $430 respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.80% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian public schools, the school ranks within the top 100. After considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 58.20.
The Geelong area where the school is located has 5,811 residents, including 241 Chinese residents, representing 4.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (35.33%), Australian (30.12%), Irish (14.27%), Scottish (11.43%), and Italian (6.09%) heritage.
It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Geelong's crime rate is 51,712 per 100,000 people, which is 7.59 times the Victorian average (6,810), classifying it as a high-crime area that parents should carefully consider when making their choice. Regarding property prices, the area has a median house price of approximately $900,000 and apartment median of around $600,000, with weekly rental rates of approximately $480 for 3-bedroom houses and $500 for 3-bedroom apartments, while 2-bedroom properties rent for around $430 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 4.80% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 57.77/100.
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is a government school located in GEELONG. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 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.
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is located in GEELONG. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,811. The population density is 1,755 per km². The main ancestries are: English (35.33%), Aust (30.12%), Irish (14.27%), Scottish (11.43%), Italian (6.09%).
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is located in GEELONG. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), GEELONG has a crime rate of 51,712 per 100,000 population, which is 7.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is a high crime area. Please exercise caution.
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is located in GEELONG. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $915K and the median unit price is $630K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025