Below Average 8.43
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Red Cliffs Secondary College

Red Cliffs , Melbourne
55 Fitzroy Ave, Red Cliffs VIC 3496, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
8.43
AU Guide Score
Top 100%
21
VCE Median Score
Top 99%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
42
VCE Students
Top 88%
Academic 0.2/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 2.9/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.8/5.0 High
Size 0.6/5.0 Very 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.

Red Cliffs Community & Property

Population
5,294 Total Population
26 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
5,365 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
40.9% Aust
38.8% English
10.1% Scottish
8.2% Irish
Property Prices
$420K House Median
+162.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$480 3BR House
$370 2BR House
$400 3BR Unit
$350 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Red Cliffs Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Red Cliffs in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 400 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 21, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40.

The school is situated in the Red Cliffs area, which offers a good community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 5,294 people, with 49 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The main ethnic groups are Australian (40.88%), British (38.76%), Scottish (10.07%), Irish (8.20%), and Italian (6.65%).

The area demonstrates excellent safety performance. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Red Cliffs has a crime rate of 5,365 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.79 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $400,000. The rental market is relatively stable, with weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $480 and $370 respectively, and 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at approximately $400 and $350 respectively.

Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 13.50 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Red Cliffs Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 21 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 8.43/100.
Red Cliffs Secondary College is a government school located in RED CLIFFS. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 400 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Red Cliffs Secondary College is located in RED CLIFFS. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,294. The population density is 26 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (40.88%), English (38.76%), Scottish (10.07%), Irish (8.20%), Italian (6.65%).
Red Cliffs Secondary College is located in RED CLIFFS. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), RED CLIFFS has a crime rate of 5,365 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Red Cliffs Secondary College is located in RED CLIFFS. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $420K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $370/week, 3-bedroom unit $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025