Top 50 VIC Public
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone
, Melbourne
175 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
78.22
AU Guide Score
Top 22%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
9.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 21%
299
VCE Students
Top 18%
Academic
60.2/80.0
Good
Uni Focus
8.9/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.1/5.0
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.
Mentone Community & Property
Population
13,197
Total Population
2,915
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,486
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
35.9%
English
28.0%
Aust
13.5%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.3M
House Median
+63.0%
10yr Growth
$710K
Unit Median
+24.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$675
3BR House
$580
2BR House
$690
3BR Unit
$550
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Mentone Girls Secondary College is a public girls' school located in Mentone, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 31, with 9.50% of students achieving scores above 40. According to AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks in the top 50 among Victorian public schools, demonstrating good teaching quality.
The school is located in the Mentone area, which has 13,197 residents in a diverse community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the main ethnic groups include English (35.93%), Australian (28.01%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (10.87%), and Italian (5.96%). There are 658 Chinese residents, representing 5.00% of the population, which is a relatively low proportion.
The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mentone's crime rate is 5,486 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.81 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.3 million AUD, with apartments at approximately $700,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates are around $680 for 3-bedroom houses and $580 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $550 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 78.90 points.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 31, with 9.50% of students achieving scores above 40. According to AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks in the top 50 among Victorian public schools, demonstrating good teaching quality.
The school is located in the Mentone area, which has 13,197 residents in a diverse community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the main ethnic groups include English (35.93%), Australian (28.01%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (10.87%), and Italian (5.96%). There are 658 Chinese residents, representing 5.00% of the population, which is a relatively low proportion.
The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mentone's crime rate is 5,486 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.81 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area. Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.3 million AUD, with apartments at approximately $700,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates are around $680 for 3-bedroom houses and $580 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $550 per week respectively.
Taking into consideration various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 78.90 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Mentone Girls Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 9.50% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 78.22/100.
Mentone Girls Secondary College is a government school located in MENTONE. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Mentone Girls Secondary College is located in MENTONE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 13,197. The population density is 2,915 per km². The main ancestries are: English (35.93%), Aust (28.01%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (10.87%), Italian (5.96%).
Mentone Girls Secondary College is located in MENTONE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MENTONE has a crime rate of 5,486 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Mentone Girls Secondary College is located in MENTONE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.3M and the median unit price is $710K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $680/week, 2-bedroom house $580/week, 3-bedroom unit $690/week, 2-bedroom unit $550/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025