Top 100 VIC Public
Preston High School
Preston
, Melbourne
2-16 Cooma St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
62.61
AU Guide Score
Top 37%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
7.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 30%
233
VCE Students
Top 30%
Academic
46.6/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.6/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.5/5.0
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.
Preston Community & Property
Population
33,790
Total Population
2,962
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,951
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
24.0%
English
21.5%
Aust
12.7%
Italian
11.0%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+72.0%
10yr Growth
$646K
Unit Median
+39.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$665
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$530
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Preston High School is a co-educational public school located in Preston, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific zone information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 7.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 66.00 points.
The Preston area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 33,790 people, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are British ancestry (23.95%), Australian ancestry (21.49%), Italian ancestry (12.71%), Irish ancestry (11.00%), and Greek ancestry (8.95%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average of 6,810. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific conditions firsthand.
For property, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.
Academically, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 7.00% of students achieving scores above 40. It ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 66.00 points.
The Preston area, based on 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 33,790 people, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area are British ancestry (23.95%), Australian ancestry (21.49%), Italian ancestry (12.71%), Irish ancestry (11.00%), and Greek ancestry (8.95%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average of 6,810. Parents are advised to visit and assess the specific conditions firsthand.
For property, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Preston High School achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 7.00% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 62.61/100.
Preston High School is a government school located in PRESTON. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Preston High School is located in PRESTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 33,790. The population density is 2,962 per km². The main ancestries are: English (23.95%), Aust (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), Greek (8.95%).
Preston High School is located in PRESTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PRESTON has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 population, which is 2.3x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Preston High School is located in PRESTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $646K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $660/week, 2-bedroom unit $530/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025