#8 VIC Public
McKinnon Secondary College
Mckinnon
, Melbourne
291a McKinnon Rd, McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
87.40
AU Guide Score
Top 12%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
12.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 14%
679
VCE Students
Top 1%
Academic
69.0/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
8.4/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
5.0/5.0
Large
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.
Mckinnon Community & Property
Population
6,878
Total Population
4,359
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,039
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
17.0%
Chinese
25.6%
English
22.0%
Aust
9.3%
Irish
7.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.9M
House Median
+50.0%
10yr Growth
$744K
Unit Median
+37.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$765
3BR House
$630
2BR House
$800
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
McKinnon Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in McKinnon, in Melbourne's southeast. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 2,900 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available through the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 33, with 12.50% of students scoring 40 or above. McKinnon Secondary College ranks 8th among Victorian public schools in the AU Guide academic rankings, demonstrating excellent performance.
The school is situated in the well-regarded McKinnon community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,878 people, including 1,167 Chinese residents, representing 17.00% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include British (25.56%), Australian (21.98%), Chinese (16.97%), Irish (9.25%), and Scottish (6.96%), creating a diverse multicultural environment.
The community maintains good safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, McKinnon's crime rate is 3,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 figures show the median house price is approximately $1.9 million and the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for about $760 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $630, 3-bedroom apartments for approximately $800, and 2-bedroom apartments for about $600.
Taking into consideration the Chinese population proportion, community safety
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median score of 33, with 12.50% of students scoring 40 or above. McKinnon Secondary College ranks 8th among Victorian public schools in the AU Guide academic rankings, demonstrating excellent performance.
The school is situated in the well-regarded McKinnon community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,878 people, including 1,167 Chinese residents, representing 17.00% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community that offers convenient living. The main ethnic groups include British (25.56%), Australian (21.98%), Chinese (16.97%), Irish (9.25%), and Scottish (6.96%), creating a diverse multicultural environment.
The community maintains good safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, McKinnon's crime rate is 3,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.45 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 figures show the median house price is approximately $1.9 million and the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for about $760 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $630, 3-bedroom apartments for approximately $800, and 2-bedroom apartments for about $600.
Taking into consideration the Chinese population proportion, community safety
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, McKinnon Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 12.50% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #8 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 87.40/100.
McKinnon Secondary College is a government school located in MCKINNON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 2900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
McKinnon Secondary College is located in MCKINNON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,878. The population density is 4,359 per km². The main ancestries are: English (25.56%), Aust (21.98%), Chinese (16.97%), Irish (9.25%), Scottish (6.96%).
McKinnon Secondary College is located in MCKINNON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MCKINNON has a crime rate of 3,039 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.
McKinnon Secondary College is located in MCKINNON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.9M and the median unit price is $744K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $760/week, 2-bedroom house $630/week, 3-bedroom unit $800/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025