Top 100 VIC Public
Richmond High School
Richmond
, Melbourne
4 Griffiths St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
61.82
AU Guide Score
Top 38%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
4.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 44%
180
VCE Students
Top 45%
Academic
46.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.6/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
2.8/5.0
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.
Richmond Community & Property
Population
28,587
Total Population
6,452
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,461
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.3%
Chinese
32.7%
English
25.0%
Aust
14.2%
Irish
10.7%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.4M
House Median
+45.0%
10yr Growth
$550K
Unit Median
+6.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$1,000
3BR House
$750
2BR House
$1,000
3BR Unit
$700
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Richmond High School is a co-educational public school located in Richmond, an inner suburb of Melbourne, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment areas available for查询 at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.90% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian public schools, Richmond High School ranks within the top 100, receiving an overall score of 65.40 points after considering factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety.
The Richmond area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 28,587 residents, including 2,086 Chinese residents representing 7.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of English ancestry at 32.71%, Australian ancestry at 24.95%, Irish ancestry at 14.20%, Scottish ancestry at 10.65%, and Chinese ancestry at 7.30%.
From a community safety perspective, based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Richmond has a crime rate of 13,461 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.98 times the Victorian average of 6,810, which is slightly above the state average. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $1,000 and $750 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $1,000 and $700 per week respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.90% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian public schools, Richmond High School ranks within the top 100, receiving an overall score of 65.40 points after considering factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety.
The Richmond area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 28,587 residents, including 2,086 Chinese residents representing 7.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of English ancestry at 32.71%, Australian ancestry at 24.95%, Irish ancestry at 14.20%, Scottish ancestry at 10.65%, and Chinese ancestry at 7.30%.
From a community safety perspective, based on September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Richmond has a crime rate of 13,461 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.98 times the Victorian average of 6,810, which is slightly above the state average. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $1,000 and $750 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $1,000 and $700 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Richmond High School achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 4.90% 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 61.82/100.
Richmond High School is a government school located in RICHMOND. 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.
Richmond High School is located in RICHMOND. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 28,587. The population density is 6,452 per km². The main ancestries are: English (32.71%), Aust (24.95%), Irish (14.20%), Scottish (10.65%), Chinese (7.30%).
Richmond High School is located in RICHMOND. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), RICHMOND has a crime rate of 13,461 per 100,000 population, which is 2.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Richmond High School is located in RICHMOND. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.4M and the median unit price is $550K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $1000/week, 2-bedroom house $750/week, 3-bedroom unit $1000/week, 2-bedroom unit $700/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025