VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
52.92
AU Guide Score
Top 49%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 53%
110
VCE Students
Top 67%
Academic
37.4/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
8.9/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
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.
Coburg Community & Property
Population
26,574
Total Population
3,841
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
8,038
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
25.3%
English
22.6%
Aust
16.5%
Italian
12.4%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.3M
House Median
+62.0%
10yr Growth
$713K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$650
3BR House
$583
2BR House
$650
3BR Unit
$550
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Mercy College is a private girls' school located in Coburg, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 400 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.90% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
Geographically, Coburg has a total population of 26,574 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 937 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (25.33%), Australian (22.63%), Italian (16.48%), Irish (12.37%), and Scottish (9.20%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Coburg's crime rate is 8,038 per 100,000 people, which is 1.18 times the Victorian average (6,810), close to the state average with moderate safety conditions.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $580 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $650 and $550 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall score of 58.40 points.
Geographically, Coburg has a total population of 26,574 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 937 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (25.33%), Australian (22.63%), Italian (16.48%), Irish (12.37%), and Scottish (9.20%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Coburg's crime rate is 8,038 per 100,000 people, which is 1.18 times the Victorian average (6,810), close to the state average with moderate safety conditions.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $580 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $650 and $550 per week respectively. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives an overall score of 58.40 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Mercy College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 52.92/100.
Mercy College is an independent school located in COBURG. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 400 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Mercy College is located in COBURG. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 26,574. The population density is 3,841 per km². The main ancestries are: English (25.33%), Aust (22.63%), Italian (16.48%), Irish (12.37%), Scottish (9.20%).
Mercy College is located in COBURG. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), COBURG has a crime rate of 8,038 per 100,000 population, which is 1.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Mercy College is located in COBURG. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $713K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $650/week, 2-bedroom house $580/week, 3-bedroom unit $650/week, 2-bedroom unit $550/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025