VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
63.76
AU Guide Score
Top 36%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
5.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 42%
444
VCE Students
Top 5%
Academic
47.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.8/5.0
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.
Bundoora Community & Property
Population
28,068
Total Population
1,629
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
8,426
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
13.8%
Chinese
18.9%
English
18.7%
Aust
12.4%
Italian
6.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$882K
House Median
+56.0%
10yr Growth
$460K
Unit Median
+16.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$505
2BR House
$615
3BR Unit
$510
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Parade College is a private boys' school located in Bundoora, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,900 current students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 5.10% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide rates the school 67.10 points.
The school is situated in the highly diverse Bundoora area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 28,068, including 3,864 Chinese residents representing 13.80% of the population, indicating a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English (18.93%), Australian (18.66%), Chinese (13.77%), Italian (12.44%), and Irish (6.57%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bundoora's crime rate is 8,426 per 100,000 people, which is 1.24 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific local conditions. In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $900,000 and the median apartment price is around $500,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $600 and $500 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $620 and $510 per week respectively.
As a private school, Parade College has relatively high fees, and popular private schools typically require applications several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
The school is situated in the highly diverse Bundoora area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 28,068, including 3,864 Chinese residents representing 13.80% of the population, indicating a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include English (18.93%), Australian (18.66%), Chinese (13.77%), Italian (12.44%), and Irish (6.57%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bundoora's crime rate is 8,426 per 100,000 people, which is 1.24 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research specific local conditions. In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $900,000 and the median apartment price is around $500,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $600 and $500 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $620 and $510 per week respectively.
As a private school, Parade College has relatively high fees, and popular private schools typically require applications several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Parade College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 5.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 63.76/100.
Parade College is an independent school located in BUNDOORA. It is a boys-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1900 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Parade College is located in BUNDOORA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 28,068. The population density is 1,629 per km². The main ancestries are: English (18.93%), Aust (18.66%), Chinese (13.77%), Italian (12.44%), Irish (6.57%).
Parade College is located in BUNDOORA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BUNDOORA has a crime rate of 8,426 per 100,000 population, which is 1.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Parade College is located in BUNDOORA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $882K and the median unit price is $460K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $500/week, 3-bedroom unit $620/week, 2-bedroom unit $510/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025