VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
16.02
AU Guide Score
Top 94%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 91%
109
VCE Students
Top 67%
Academic
6.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.5/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
1.6/5.0
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.
Sale Community & Property
Population
14,296
Total Population
327
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
16,032
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.1%
Aust
40.9%
English
11.6%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$510K
House Median
+62.0%
10yr Growth
$380K
Unit Median
+60.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$450
3BR House
$385
2BR House
$460
3BR Unit
$360
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Sale College is a co-educational public school located in Sale, regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 800 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 24, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. As a public school, students must enroll based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
The Sale area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 14,296, including 186 Chinese residents, representing just 1.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (42.12%), British (40.90%), Irish (11.64%), Scottish (10.99%), and German (3.55%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sale's crime rate is 16,032 per 100,000 people, which is 2.35 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), indicating poor safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct site visits.
In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $450 and $380 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $460 and $360 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 20.90 points.
The Sale area, according to 2021 ABS census data, has a total population of 14,296, including 186 Chinese residents, representing just 1.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (42.12%), British (40.90%), Irish (11.64%), Scottish (10.99%), and German (3.55%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sale's crime rate is 16,032 per 100,000 people, which is 2.35 times higher than the Victorian average (6,810), indicating poor safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct site visits.
In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, with apartments around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $450 and $380 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $460 and $360 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 20.90 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Sale College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 16.02/100.
Sale College is a government school located in SALE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 800 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Sale College is located in SALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,296. The population density is 327 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (42.12%), English (40.90%), Irish (11.64%), Scottish (10.99%), German (3.55%).
Sale College is located in SALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SALE has a crime rate of 16,032 per 100,000 population, which is 2.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Sale College is located in SALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $510K and the median unit price is $380K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $450/week, 2-bedroom house $380/week, 3-bedroom unit $460/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025