VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
14.73
AU Guide Score
Top 91%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 87%
76
VCE Students
Top 77%
Academic
7.6/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
2.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.0/5.0
Below Avg
Size
1.1/5.0
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.
Newcomb Community & Property
Population
4,704
Total Population
1,309
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
9,673
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.9%
English
35.8%
Aust
12.7%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$550K
House Median
+92.0%
10yr Growth
$493K
Unit Median
+72.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Newcomb Secondary College is a co-educational public secondary school located in Newcomb in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide provides a comprehensive rating of 17.50 points.
Regarding community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Newcomb area has a total population of 4,704 people, including 53 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include English (39.90%), Australian (35.82%), Irish (12.73%), Scottish (11.50%), and Italian (5.29%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Newcomb area has a crime rate of 9,673 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average.
Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units both rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 0.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide provides a comprehensive rating of 17.50 points.
Regarding community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Newcomb area has a total population of 4,704 people, including 53 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic groups include English (39.90%), Australian (35.82%), Irish (12.73%), Scottish (11.50%), and Italian (5.29%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Newcomb area has a crime rate of 9,673 per 100,000 people, which is 1.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average.
Regarding the property market, Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data shows the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units both rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Newcomb Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 14.73/100.
Newcomb Secondary College is a government school located in NEWCOMB. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Newcomb Secondary College is located in NEWCOMB. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 4,704. The population density is 1,309 per km². The main ancestries are: English (39.90%), Aust (35.82%), Irish (12.73%), Scottish (11.50%), Italian (5.29%).
Newcomb Secondary College is located in NEWCOMB. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), NEWCOMB has a crime rate of 9,673 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Newcomb Secondary College is located in NEWCOMB. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $550K and the median unit price is $492K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025