Below Average 40.73
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

McClelland Secondary College

Frankston , Melbourne
31 Belar Ave, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
40.73
AU Guide Score
Top 59%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
3.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 62%
208
VCE Students
Top 36%
Academic 29.5/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 3.2/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.9/5.0 High
Size 3.2/5.0 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.

Frankston Community & Property

Population
37,331 Total Population
1,887 Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk Safety Rating
18,971 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.6% English
33.5% Aust
11.3% Irish
10.7% Scottish
Property Prices
$750K House Median
+99.0% 10yr Growth
$558K Unit Median
+74.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550 3BR House
$475 2BR House
$563 3BR Unit
$460 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
McClelland Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Frankston, serving approximately 1,100 students from Years 7 to 12. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone system, and parents can check the specific catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 3.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide rates the school 41.60 points.

The school is situated in Frankston on the Mornington Peninsula. Based on the 2021 ABS Census data, the area has a total population of 37,331, including 1,017 Chinese residents, representing 2.70% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (39.55%), Australian (33.46%), Irish (11.27%), Scottish (10.71%), and German (4.12%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Frankston's crime rate is 18,971 per 100,000 people, which is 2.79 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site visits before making their decision. Regarding housing, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the local median house price is approximately $800,000, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $550 and $480 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, McClelland Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 3.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 40.73/100.
McClelland Secondary College is a government school located in FRANKSTON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
McClelland Secondary College is located in FRANKSTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 37,331. The population density is 1,887 per km². The main ancestries are: English (39.55%), Aust (33.46%), Irish (11.27%), Scottish (10.71%), German (4.12%).
McClelland Secondary College is located in FRANKSTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), FRANKSTON has a crime rate of 18,971 per 100,000 population, which is 2.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
McClelland Secondary College is located in FRANKSTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $750K and the median unit price is $558K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $480/week, 3-bedroom unit $560/week, 2-bedroom unit $460/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025