Below Average 21.40
Public School Co-educational Year 7-12

Rowville Secondary College

Rowville , Melbourne
15 Paratea Dr, Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

VCE Academic Performance

Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025 Methodology
21.40
AU Guide Score
Top 89%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
0.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 91%
371
VCE Students
Top 11%
Academic 8.2/80.0 Below Avg
Uni Focus 3.9/10.0 Below Avg
VCE Rate 4.9/5.0 High
Size 4.5/5.0 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.

Rowville Community & Property

Population
33,571 Total Population
1,542 Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe Safety Rating
3,494 Local Crime Rate
6,810 VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
13.4% Chinese
25.9% English
25.3% Aust
7.2% Irish
7.1% Italian
Property Prices
$1.1M House Median
+71.0% 10yr Growth
$660K Unit Median
+78.0% 10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595 3BR House
$513 2BR House
$583 3BR Unit
$500 2BR Unit

School Overview

About This School
Rowville Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Rowville, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,800 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40.

The school is situated in Rowville, an area known for its excellent community environment and safety conditions. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 33,571, including 4,500 Chinese residents, representing 13.40% of the population—a moderate-sized Chinese community with convenient amenities. The main ethnic groups include British (25.94%), Australian (25.28%), Chinese (13.40%), Irish (7.15%), and Italian (7.10%). In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Rowville's crime rate is 3,494 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.51 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

The local real estate market is relatively stable. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $1.1 million, while the median apartment price is around $700,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $580 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 31.70.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Rowville Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 0.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 21.40/100.
Rowville Secondary College is a government school located in ROWVILLE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1800 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rowville Secondary College is located in ROWVILLE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 33,571. The population density is 1,542 per km². The main ancestries are: English (25.94%), Aust (25.28%), Chinese (13.40%), Irish (7.15%), Italian (7.10%).
Rowville Secondary College is located in ROWVILLE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ROWVILLE has a crime rate of 3,494 per 100,000 population, which is 0.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Rowville Secondary College is located in ROWVILLE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.1M and the median unit price is $660K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $510/week, 3-bedroom unit $580/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025