VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
18.71
AU Guide Score
Top 88%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
1.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 83%
104
VCE Students
Top 69%
Academic
9.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.6/5.0
Small
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.
Portland Community & Property
Population
10,016
Total Population
308
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,069
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.4%
English
41.7%
Aust
12.3%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
Property Prices
$445K
House Median
+98.0%
10yr Growth
$395K
Unit Median
+33.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$450
3BR House
$390
2BR House
$330
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Portland Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Portland, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, and parents can check the relevant catchment information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 1.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the local Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 20.60.
In terms of community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Portland area has a total population of 10,016, including 59 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), which is somewhat higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific security situation further.
As for housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 24, with 1.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as the local Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 20.60.
In terms of community composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Portland area has a total population of 10,016, including 59 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are English (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), which is somewhat higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific security situation further.
As for housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with weekly rental prices for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Portland Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 1.30% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 18.71/100.
Portland Secondary College is a government school located in PORTLAND. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Portland Secondary College is located in PORTLAND. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,016. The population density is 308 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.37%), Aust (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), German (5.72%).
Portland Secondary College is located in PORTLAND. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PORTLAND has a crime rate of 13,069 per 100,000 population, which is 1.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Portland Secondary College is located in PORTLAND. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $445K and the median unit price is $395K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $450/week, 2-bedroom house $390/week, 2-bedroom unit $330/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025