VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
15.62
AU Guide Score
Top 97%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
67
VCE Students
Top 81%
Academic
4.4/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.5/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
0.9/5.0
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.
Rochester Community & Property
Population
3,154
Total Population
37
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
5,105
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
44.2%
Aust
43.9%
English
12.7%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$460K
House Median
+40.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$455
3BR House
$400
2BR House
$350
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Rochester Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Rochester, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students. As a public school, it operates under a catchment area system, with specific boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 25, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40.
The Rochester area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 3,154 people, including 20 Chinese residents, representing 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include Australian (44.17%), British (43.85%), Irish (12.65%), Scottish (10.97%), and German (3.42%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Rochester's crime rate is 5,105 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and indicating a very safe area.
Regarding the housing market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with moderate rental costs of around $460 per week for a 3-bedroom house and $400 per week for a 2-bedroom house. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 21.00 points.
The Rochester area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 3,154 people, including 20 Chinese residents, representing 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include Australian (44.17%), British (43.85%), Irish (12.65%), Scottish (10.97%), and German (3.42%).
From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Rochester's crime rate is 5,105 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.75 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and indicating a very safe area.
Regarding the housing market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with moderate rental costs of around $460 per week for a 3-bedroom house and $400 per week for a 2-bedroom house. Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives an overall rating of 21.00 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Rochester Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 15.62/100.
Rochester Secondary College is a government school located in ROCHESTER. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rochester Secondary College is located in ROCHESTER. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 3,154. The population density is 37 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (44.17%), English (43.85%), Irish (12.65%), Scottish (10.97%), German (3.42%).
Rochester Secondary College is located in ROCHESTER. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ROCHESTER has a crime rate of 5,105 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.
Rochester Secondary College is located in ROCHESTER. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $460K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025