VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
40.22
AU Guide Score
Top 66%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
2.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 74%
333
VCE Students
Top 13%
Academic
24.6/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.3/5.0
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.
Sunbury Community & Property
Population
38,851
Total Population
294
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,575
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
37.9%
English
37.5%
Aust
12.9%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$678K
House Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
$506K
Unit Median
+61.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$500
3BR House
$460
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Salesian College Sunbury is a private co-educational school located in Sunbury, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12, with approximately 1,600 students enrolled. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 28, with 2.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 43.30.
The school is situated in Sunbury, which offers a pleasant community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 38,851, including 517 Chinese residents, representing 1.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (37.87%), Australian (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), and Italian (6.83%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunbury's crime rate is 5,575 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $460 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 28, with 2.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 43.30.
The school is situated in Sunbury, which offers a pleasant community environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 38,851, including 517 Chinese residents, representing 1.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (37.87%), Australian (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), and Italian (6.83%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunbury's crime rate is 5,575 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $460 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Salesian College Sunbury achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 2.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 40.22/100.
Salesian College Sunbury is an independent school located in SUNBURY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1600 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Salesian College Sunbury is located in SUNBURY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 38,851. The population density is 294 per km². The main ancestries are: English (37.87%), Aust (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), Italian (6.83%).
Salesian College Sunbury is located in SUNBURY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SUNBURY has a crime rate of 5,575 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Salesian College Sunbury is located in SUNBURY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $677K and the median unit price is $506K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $500/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025