VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
92.51
AU Guide Score
Top 8%
34
VCE Median Score
Top 10%
19.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 8%
450
VCE Students
Top 4%
Academic
72.9/80.0
Excellent
Uni Focus
9.8/10.0
Excellent
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.8/5.0
Large
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.
Hawthorn Community & Property
Population
22,322
Total Population
3,798
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
6,953
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
9.2%
Chinese
34.3%
English
26.7%
Aust
14.4%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.4M
House Median
+81.0%
10yr Growth
$600K
Unit Median
+5.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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94.4
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93.7
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92.8
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92.7
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92.2
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Sacre Coeur
89.6
School Overview
About This School
Scotch College is a prestigious private boys' school with a long history, located in Hawthorn in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school offers a complete educational program from Prep to Year 12, with approximately 1,900 current students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median score of 34 points, and 19.00% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings for Victorian private schools, Scotch College ranks within the top 50, achieving an overall score of 91.90 points after considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety.
The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a diverse community composition. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents, representing 9.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.02 times the Victorian average, indicating a moderate overall safety level.
The local property market is quite active. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $2.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $650 per week, with apartment rents remaining relatively stable. As a private school, Scotch College has high tuition fees and is highly sought after, typically
The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a diverse community composition. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents, representing 9.20% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.02 times the Victorian average, indicating a moderate overall safety level.
The local property market is quite active. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $2.4 million, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom houses rent for approximately $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses for around $650 per week, with apartment rents remaining relatively stable. As a private school, Scotch College has high tuition fees and is highly sought after, typically
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Scotch College achieved a median VCE study score of 34 and 19.00% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 92.51/100.
Scotch College is an independent school located in HAWTHORN. It is a boys-only school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 1900 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.
Scotch College is located in HAWTHORN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 22,322. The population density is 3,798 per km². The main ancestries are: English (34.26%), Aust (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), Chinese (9.18%).
Scotch College is located in HAWTHORN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HAWTHORN has a crime rate of 6,953 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Scotch College is located in HAWTHORN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.4M and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025