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Mount Waverley Secondary College
Mount Waverley
, Melbourne
98-120 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
71.49
AU Guide Score
Top 29%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
7.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 28%
456
VCE Students
Top 4%
Academic
53.1/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
8.6/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.8/5.0
Large
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.
Mount Waverley Community & Property
Population
35,340
Total Population
2,327
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,714
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
26.7%
Chinese
18.4%
English
15.6%
Aust
7.7%
Indian
6.4%
Greek
Property Prices
$1.6M
House Median
+70.0%
10yr Growth
$1.1M
Unit Median
+50.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$640
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$678
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Mount Waverley Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Mount Waverley in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,900 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 30, with 7.70% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking within the top 50 Victorian public schools for academic performance in AU Guide's rankings.
The school is situated in Mount Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, with 9,426 Chinese residents comprising 26.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
The area maintains excellent public safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Waverley's crime rate is 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $640 and $550 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.30 points. As a public school, enrollment follows school zone policies, with specific zone boundaries available on findmy
The school is situated in Mount Waverley, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 35,340, with 9,426 Chinese residents comprising 26.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (26.67%), British (18.38%), Australian (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), and Greek (6.43%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
The area maintains excellent public safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mount Waverley's crime rate is 4,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.6 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.1 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $640 and $550 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $680 and $600 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.30 points. As a public school, enrollment follows school zone policies, with specific zone boundaries available on findmy
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Mount Waverley Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 7.70% 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 71.49/100.
Mount Waverley Secondary College is a government school located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Mount Waverley Secondary College is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 35,340. The population density is 2,327 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (26.67%), English (18.38%), Aust (15.59%), Indian (7.68%), Greek (6.43%).
Mount Waverley Secondary College is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MOUNT WAVERLEY has a crime rate of 4,714 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.
Mount Waverley Secondary College is located in MOUNT WAVERLEY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.6M and the median unit price is $1.1M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $640/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $680/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025