Patterson River Secondary College
Seaford
, Melbourne
70-98 Eel Race Rd, Seaford VIC 3198, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
34.08
AU Guide Score
Top 70%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
2.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 70%
205
VCE Students
Top 37%
Academic
22.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.0/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.1/5.0
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.
Seaford Community & Property
Population
17,215
Total Population
1,389
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
11,525
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.9%
English
35.2%
Aust
12.8%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
Property Prices
$856K
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$625K
Unit Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$475
2BR House
$563
3BR Unit
$460
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Patterson River Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Seaford on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 27, with 2.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned the school an overall rating of 36.10 points.
The Seaford area where the school is located has a total population of 17,215 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 278 Chinese residents representing 1.60% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (40.90%), Australian (35.16%), Irish (12.83%), Scottish (11.36%), and German (4.27%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Seaford has a crime rate of 11,525 per 100,000 people, which is 1.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific circumstances.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, while the median unit price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $550 and $480 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $560 and $460 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 27, with 2.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned the school an overall rating of 36.10 points.
The Seaford area where the school is located has a total population of 17,215 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 278 Chinese residents representing 1.60% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (40.90%), Australian (35.16%), Irish (12.83%), Scottish (11.36%), and German (4.27%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Seaford has a crime rate of 11,525 per 100,000 people, which is 1.69 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly above the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific circumstances.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, while the median unit price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $550 and $480 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $560 and $460 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Patterson River Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 2.30% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 34.08/100.
Patterson River Secondary College is a government school located in SEAFORD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Patterson River Secondary College is located in SEAFORD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 17,215. The population density is 1,389 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.90%), Aust (35.16%), Irish (12.83%), Scottish (11.36%), German (4.27%).
Patterson River Secondary College is located in SEAFORD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SEAFORD has a crime rate of 11,525 per 100,000 population, which is 1.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Patterson River Secondary College is located in SEAFORD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $856K and the median unit price is $625K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $480/week, 3-bedroom unit $560/week, 2-bedroom unit $460/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025