#2 VIC Public
Nossal High School
Berwick
, Melbourne
40 Sir Gustav Nossal Bvd, Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
99.31
AU Guide Score
Top 0%
37
VCE Median Score
Top 0%
32.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 0%
410
VCE Students
Top 7%
Academic
79.7/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
10.0/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.6/5.0
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.
Berwick Community & Property
Population
50,298
Total Population
1,515
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,008
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
29.1%
English
26.9%
Aust
7.8%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$900K
House Median
+79.0%
10yr Growth
$730K
Unit Median
+74.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$473
2BR House
$550
3BR Unit
$480
2BR Unit
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76.8
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73.9
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70.5
Casey Grammar School
61.1
Lighthouse Christian College
60.5
Hillcrest Christian College
59.5
Fountain Gate Secondary College
58.2
Alkira Secondary College
54.0
Berwick Secondary College
47.2
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School Overview
About This School
Nossal High School is a selective public school located in Berwick, in Melbourne's southeast. It is a co-educational school offering education from Years 9 to 12, with approximately 800 students enrolled. As a selective public school, it is not bound by catchment zones and admits students through a competitive entrance examination.
According to VCAA 2025 data, Nossal High School demonstrates excellent academic performance, with a median ATAR of 37 and 32.40% of students achieving an ATAR of 40 or above. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 2nd among Victorian public schools. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive score of 96.40.
The school is located in the Berwick area, which has a favorable community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 50,298 people, including 3,041 Chinese residents, representing 6.00% of the population—a relatively low Chinese ratio. The main ethnic groups include English (29.09%), Australian (26.88%), Irish (7.81%), Scottish (7.77%), and Indian (7.43%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Berwick's crime rate is 5,008 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly lower than the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with apartments at approximately $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $550 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $
According to VCAA 2025 data, Nossal High School demonstrates excellent academic performance, with a median ATAR of 37 and 32.40% of students achieving an ATAR of 40 or above. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 2nd among Victorian public schools. After considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive score of 96.40.
The school is located in the Berwick area, which has a favorable community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 50,298 people, including 3,041 Chinese residents, representing 6.00% of the population—a relatively low Chinese ratio. The main ethnic groups include English (29.09%), Australian (26.88%), Irish (7.81%), Scottish (7.77%), and Indian (7.43%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Berwick's crime rate is 5,008 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly lower than the state average, making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with apartments at approximately $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $550 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $550 and $
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Nossal High School achieved a median VCE study score of 37 and 32.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #2 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 99.31/100.
Nossal High School is a selective-entry government school located in BERWICK. It is a co-educational school offering Year 9 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Selective schools are not zone-restricted and require students to pass an entrance examination for admission.
Nossal High School is located in BERWICK. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 50,298. The population density is 1,515 per km². The main ancestries are: English (29.09%), Aust (26.88%), Irish (7.81%), Scottish (7.77%), Indian (7.43%).
Nossal High School is located in BERWICK. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BERWICK has a crime rate of 5,008 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.
Nossal High School is located in BERWICK. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $900K and the median unit price is $730K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $550/week, 2-bedroom unit $480/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025