VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
39.72
AU Guide Score
Top 60%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
2.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 73%
113
VCE Students
Top 65%
Academic
29.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
1.7/5.0
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.
Croydon Community & Property
Population
28,608
Total Population
2,029
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,173
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
6.2%
Chinese
37.2%
English
32.6%
Aust
11.2%
Irish
10.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$900K
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$703K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$520
2BR House
$630
3BR Unit
$500
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Melba Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Croydon, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates moderate academic performance, with a VCE median score of 29 and 2.10% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in Croydon, which offers a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 28,608, including 1,769 Chinese residents, representing 6.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (37.15%), Australian (32.60%), Irish (11.20%), Scottish (10.36%), and Chinese (6.18%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Croydon has a crime rate of 5,173 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.76 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with apartments at around $700,000. Rental costs are relatively reasonable, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration the school's performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 43.50 points.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates moderate academic performance, with a VCE median score of 29 and 2.10% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in Croydon, which offers a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 28,608, including 1,769 Chinese residents, representing 6.20% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (37.15%), Australian (32.60%), Irish (11.20%), Scottish (10.36%), and Chinese (6.18%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Croydon has a crime rate of 5,173 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.76 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with apartments at around $700,000. Rental costs are relatively reasonable, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration the school's performance, Chinese population ratio, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 43.50 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Melba Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 2.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 39.72/100.
Melba Secondary College is a government school located in CROYDON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Melba Secondary College is located in CROYDON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 28,608. The population density is 2,029 per km². The main ancestries are: English (37.15%), Aust (32.60%), Irish (11.20%), Scottish (10.36%), Chinese (6.18%).
Melba Secondary College is located in CROYDON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CROYDON has a crime rate of 5,173 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Melba Secondary College is located in CROYDON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $900K and the median unit price is $702K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $630/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025