Sherbrooke Community School
Sassafras
, Melbourne
311 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
9.00
AU Guide Score
Top 98%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 100%
17
VCE Students
Top 97%
Academic
2.3/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
2.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.3/5.0
Below Avg
Size
0.1/5.0
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.
Sassafras Community & Property
Population
970
Total Population
241
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,577
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
46.7%
English
36.1%
Aust
14.7%
Scottish
12.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$930K
House Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$450
2BR House
$600
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Sherbrooke Community School is a public co-educational school located in Sassafras, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Years 1 to 12 with approximately 100 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment area information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 24, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. After considering factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned a comprehensive rating of 14.90.
The school is situated in the excellent community environment of Sassafras. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 970, including 19 Chinese residents, representing 2.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (46.70%), Australian (36.08%), Scottish (14.74%), Irish (12.58%), and German (6.91%).
Safety performance is outstanding. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sassafras has a crime rate of 2577 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.38 times the Victorian average (6810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with weekly rental rates of around $600 for 3-bedroom houses, $450 for 2-bedroom houses, $600 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $500 for 2-bedroom apartments.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 24, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. After considering factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has assigned a comprehensive rating of 14.90.
The school is situated in the excellent community environment of Sassafras. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 970, including 19 Chinese residents, representing 2.00% of the population, which is relatively low. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (46.70%), Australian (36.08%), Scottish (14.74%), Irish (12.58%), and German (6.91%).
Safety performance is outstanding. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sassafras has a crime rate of 2577 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.38 times the Victorian average (6810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $900,000, with weekly rental rates of around $600 for 3-bedroom houses, $450 for 2-bedroom houses, $600 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $500 for 2-bedroom apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Sherbrooke Community School achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 9.00/100.
Sherbrooke Community School is a government school located in SASSAFRAS. It is a co-educational school offering Year 1 to 12 education with approximately 100 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Sherbrooke Community School is located in SASSAFRAS. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 970. The population density is 241 per km². The main ancestries are: English (46.70%), Aust (36.08%), Scottish (14.74%), Irish (12.58%), German (6.91%).
Sherbrooke Community School is located in SASSAFRAS. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SASSAFRAS has a crime rate of 2,577 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Sherbrooke Community School is located in SASSAFRAS. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $930K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $600/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025