VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
20.08
AU Guide Score
Top 85%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
1.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 79%
35
VCE Students
Top 90%
Academic
10.7/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.9/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
0.5/5.0
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.
St Arnaud Community & Property
Population
2,318
Total Population
34
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
9,448
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
44.6%
English
43.4%
Aust
12.7%
Scottish
12.5%
Irish
Property Prices
$300K
House Median
+90.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$400
3BR House
$340
2BR House
$299
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St Arnaud Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in St Arnaud, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 200 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, which can be checked through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account the local community environment and other comprehensive factors, AU Guide assigns an overall rating of 21.50.
The St Arnaud area has the typical characteristics of an Australian rural community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 2,318 people, of which only 6 are Chinese, representing 0.30% - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes English ancestry at 44.61%, Australian ancestry at 43.44%, Scottish ancestry at 12.73%, Irish ancestry at 12.51%, and German ancestry at 3.93%.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Arnaud's crime rate is 9,448 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), which is slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances further.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $300,000, with weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $400 and $340 respectively. Overall living costs are relatively low.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 1.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account the local community environment and other comprehensive factors, AU Guide assigns an overall rating of 21.50.
The St Arnaud area has the typical characteristics of an Australian rural community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the total population is 2,318 people, of which only 6 are Chinese, representing 0.30% - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes English ancestry at 44.61%, Australian ancestry at 43.44%, Scottish ancestry at 12.73%, Irish ancestry at 12.51%, and German ancestry at 3.93%.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, St Arnaud's crime rate is 9,448 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.39 times the Victorian average (6,810), which is slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances further.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $300,000, with weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $400 and $340 respectively. Overall living costs are relatively low.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Arnaud Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 1.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 20.08/100.
St Arnaud Secondary College is a government school located in ST ARNAUD. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
St Arnaud Secondary College is located in ST ARNAUD. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 2,318. The population density is 34 per km². The main ancestries are: English (44.61%), Aust (43.44%), Scottish (12.73%), Irish (12.51%), German (3.93%).
St Arnaud Secondary College is located in ST ARNAUD. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ST ARNAUD has a crime rate of 9,448 per 100,000 population, which is 1.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
St Arnaud Secondary College is located in ST ARNAUD. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $300K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom house $340/week, 2-bedroom unit $300/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025