VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
32.09
AU Guide Score
Top 76%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
1.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 79%
195
VCE Students
Top 41%
Academic
18.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.7/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.0/5.0
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.
Mernda Community & Property
Population
23,369
Total Population
981
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,887
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
22.9%
Aust
21.0%
English
11.4%
Indian
10.0%
Italian
Property Prices
$730K
House Median
+89.0%
10yr Growth
$400K
Unit Median
+57.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$520
3BR House
$463
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Mernda Central P-12 College is a co-educational public school located in Mernda, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers complete education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 1,700 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, and parents can check zone information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Looking at the regional characteristics, the Mernda area where the school is located had a total population of 23,369 according to the 2021 ABS census, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%), reflecting a multicultural community.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mernda's crime rate is 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000 and the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 38.60 points.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Looking at the regional characteristics, the Mernda area where the school is located had a total population of 23,369 according to the 2021 ABS census, with 693 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (22.92%), British (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), and Irish (5.73%), reflecting a multicultural community.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mernda's crime rate is 4,887 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.72 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000 and the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $520 for 3-bedroom houses and $460 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 38.60 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Mernda Central P-12 College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 1.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 32.09/100.
Mernda Central P-12 College is a government school located in MERNDA. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Mernda Central P-12 College is located in MERNDA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,369. The population density is 981 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (22.92%), English (21.00%), Indian (11.41%), Italian (9.98%), Irish (5.73%).
Mernda Central P-12 College is located in MERNDA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MERNDA has a crime rate of 4,887 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Mernda Central P-12 College is located in MERNDA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $730K and the median unit price is $400K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025