Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston
, Melbourne
62 Murray Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
46.74
AU Guide Score
Top 52%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 60%
250
VCE Students
Top 26%
Academic
34.6/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.6/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.7/5.0
Medium
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.
Preston Community & Property
Population
33,790
Total Population
2,962
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,951
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
24.0%
English
21.5%
Aust
12.7%
Italian
11.0%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+72.0%
10yr Growth
$646K
Unit Median
+39.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$665
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$530
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is a public co-educational secondary school located in Preston, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education for Years 10-12 and has approximately 300 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, with specific zone boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 49.10 points.
The school is located in Preston, an area with diverse demographics. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 33,790 people, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (23.95%), Australian (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), and Greek (8.95%).
It's important to note that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific conditions firsthand.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, Preston's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 3.10% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide. Taking into account various factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 49.10 points.
The school is located in Preston, an area with diverse demographics. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 33,790 people, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include British (23.95%), Australian (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), and Greek (8.95%).
It's important to note that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific conditions firsthand.
Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, Preston's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, with apartments at around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Northern College of the Arts and Technology achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 46.74/100.
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is a government school located in PRESTON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 10 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is located in PRESTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 33,790. The population density is 2,962 per km². The main ancestries are: English (23.95%), Aust (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), Greek (8.95%).
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is located in PRESTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PRESTON has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 population, which is 2.3x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is located in PRESTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $646K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $660/week, 2-bedroom unit $530/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025