Top 100 VIC Public
Norwood Secondary College
Ringwood
, Melbourne
9 Byron St, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
48.93
AU Guide Score
Top 51%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 57%
227
VCE Students
Top 32%
Academic
35.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.4/5.0
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.
Ringwood Community & Property
Population
19,144
Total Population
1,892
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,357
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
14.9%
Chinese
29.4%
English
25.9%
Aust
9.3%
Irish
8.6%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.1M
House Median
+55.0%
10yr Growth
$599K
Unit Median
+42.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$520
2BR House
$630
3BR Unit
$500
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Norwood Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Ringwood, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,100 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 29, with 3.40% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide's rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 53.50.
The school is situated in Ringwood, which has a relatively established Chinese community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 19,144, including 2,853 Chinese residents, representing 14.90% of the population. This constitutes a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English 29.36%, Australian 25.88%, Chinese 14.90%, Irish 9.30%, and Scottish 8.59%.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ringwood's crime rate is 15,357 per 100,000 people, which is 2.26 times the Victorian average of 6,810, slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific situation firsthand. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.1 million, with apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov
The school is situated in Ringwood, which has a relatively established Chinese community. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 19,144, including 2,853 Chinese residents, representing 14.90% of the population. This constitutes a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English 29.36%, Australian 25.88%, Chinese 14.90%, Irish 9.30%, and Scottish 8.59%.
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ringwood's crime rate is 15,357 per 100,000 people, which is 2.26 times the Victorian average of 6,810, slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific situation firsthand. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.1 million, with apartments around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $520 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $630 and $500 per week respectively. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Norwood Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 48.93/100.
Norwood Secondary College is a government school located in RINGWOOD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Norwood Secondary College is located in RINGWOOD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 19,144. The population density is 1,892 per km². The main ancestries are: English (29.36%), Aust (25.88%), Chinese (14.90%), Irish (9.30%), Scottish (8.59%).
Norwood Secondary College is located in RINGWOOD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), RINGWOOD has a crime rate of 15,357 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.
Norwood Secondary College is located in RINGWOOD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.1M and the median unit price is $599K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $630/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025