Mount Rowan Secondary College
Wendouree
, Melbourne
453-457 Forest St, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
33.59
AU Guide Score
Top 67%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
2.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 65%
72
VCE Students
Top 79%
Academic
24.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
1.0/5.0
Very 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.
Wendouree Community & Property
Population
10,376
Total Population
1,091
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,333
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
41.8%
Aust
41.4%
English
12.0%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$460K
House Median
+78.0%
10yr Growth
$355K
Unit Median
+33.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$400
3BR House
$370
2BR House
$400
3BR Unit
$360
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Mount Rowan Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Wendouree, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check catchment area information through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 27, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 34.00.
From a community perspective, 2021 ABS census data shows Wendouree has a total population of 10,376, including 112 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include Australian (41.77%), British (41.40%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (11.19%), and German (3.69%).
Regarding safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data indicates Wendouree has a crime rate of 15,333 per 100,000 people, which is 2.25 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly above the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections.
In terms of property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $400 and $370 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $400 and $360 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 27, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 34.00.
From a community perspective, 2021 ABS census data shows Wendouree has a total population of 10,376, including 112 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include Australian (41.77%), British (41.40%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (11.19%), and German (3.69%).
Regarding safety, September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data indicates Wendouree has a crime rate of 15,333 per 100,000 people, which is 2.25 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly above the state average. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections.
In terms of property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $400 and $370 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $400 and $360 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Mount Rowan Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 2.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 33.59/100.
Mount Rowan Secondary College is a government school located in WENDOUREE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Mount Rowan Secondary College is located in WENDOUREE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,376. The population density is 1,091 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (41.77%), English (41.40%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (11.19%), German (3.69%).
Mount Rowan Secondary College is located in WENDOUREE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WENDOUREE has a crime rate of 15,333 per 100,000 population, which is 2.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Mount Rowan Secondary College is located in WENDOUREE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $460K and the median unit price is $355K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom house $370/week, 3-bedroom unit $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025