VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
32.86
AU Guide Score
Top 72%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
2.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 65%
200
VCE Students
Top 39%
Academic
20.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.4/5.0
Below Avg
Size
3.0/5.0
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.
Pakenham Community & Property
Population
54,118
Total Population
630
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,177
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
33.5%
English
32.2%
Aust
7.7%
Scottish
7.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$670K
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$490K
Unit Median
+75.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$535
3BR House
$470
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Pakenham Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Pakenham, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 students. As a public school, it enrolls students based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 37.00.
Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows Pakenham has a total population of 54,118, including 1,144 Chinese residents, representing 2.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of English (33.47%), Australian (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), and Indian (5.24%) ancestry.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Pakenham's crime rate is 7,177 incidents per 100,000 people, approximately 1.05 times the Victorian average (6,810 incidents), indicating average safety conditions.
For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $540 for 3-bedroom houses and $470 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $450 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 26, with 2.70% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 37.00.
Regarding the community environment, 2021 ABS census data shows Pakenham has a total population of 54,118, including 1,144 Chinese residents, representing 2.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The area's main ethnic composition consists of English (33.47%), Australian (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), and Indian (5.24%) ancestry.
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Pakenham's crime rate is 7,177 incidents per 100,000 people, approximately 1.05 times the Victorian average (6,810 incidents), indicating average safety conditions.
For property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $700,000, while apartments have a median price of around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $540 for 3-bedroom houses and $470 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Pakenham Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 2.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 32.86/100.
Pakenham Secondary College is a government school located in PAKENHAM. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Pakenham Secondary College is located in PAKENHAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 54,118. The population density is 630 per km². The main ancestries are: English (33.47%), Aust (32.17%), Scottish (7.72%), Irish (7.62%), Indian (5.24%).
Pakenham Secondary College is located in PAKENHAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PAKENHAM has a crime rate of 7,177 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Pakenham Secondary College is located in PAKENHAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $670K and the median unit price is $490K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $540/week, 2-bedroom house $470/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025