VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
62.70
AU Guide Score
Top 36%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
10.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 17%
97
VCE Students
Top 71%
Academic
47.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
9.3/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
1.5/5.0
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.
Sunshine West Community & Property
Population
18,552
Total Population
1,946
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,263
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.3%
Chinese
19.4%
Vietnamese
11.7%
Aust
10.5%
English
5.3%
Greek
Property Prices
$711K
House Median
+73.0%
10yr Growth
$600K
Unit Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$480
3BR House
$453
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Sirius College is a private co-educational school located in Sunshine West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 3,300 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 28, with 10.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide rates the school at 67.70 points.
Sunshine West, where the school is located, has 18,552 residents, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population—a relatively low Chinese ratio. The area showcases multicultural diversity, with major ethnic groups including Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.
Property prices in the area are moderate. First quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. As a private school, Sirius College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment queues of several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Sunshine West, where the school is located, has 18,552 residents, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population—a relatively low Chinese ratio. The area showcases multicultural diversity, with major ethnic groups including Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%).
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it below the state average and relatively safe.
Property prices in the area are moderate. First quarter 2025 data shows the median house price is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. As a private school, Sirius College has relatively high fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment queues of several years in advance. Parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Sirius College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 10.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 62.70/100.
Sirius College is an independent school located in SUNSHINE WEST. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 3300 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.
Sirius College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,552. The population density is 1,946 per km². The main ancestries are: Vietnamese (19.41%), Aust (11.69%), English (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), Greek (5.33%).
Sirius College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SUNSHINE WEST has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Sirius College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $710K and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025