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St Helena Secondary College
Eltham North
, Melbourne
50 Wallowa Rd, Eltham North VIC 3095, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
63.01
AU Guide Score
Top 38%
30
VCE Median Score
Top 40%
4.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 44%
351
VCE Students
Top 12%
Academic
46.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.2/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
4.4/5.0
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.
Eltham North Community & Property
Population
6,830
Total Population
1,700
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
1,376
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.6%
English
34.5%
Aust
12.6%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+83.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$575
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St Helena Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Eltham North, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,500 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated catchment zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.90% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria, and after considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide provides an overall rating of 64.30.
The school is situated in the Eltham area, which boasts an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Eltham area has a crime rate of 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and classified as a very safe area.
In the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 30, with 4.90% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school within the top 100 public schools in Victoria, and after considering multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide provides an overall rating of 64.30.
The school is situated in the Eltham area, which boasts an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the region has a total population of 18,847, including 629 Chinese residents representing 3.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include English (40.50%), Australian (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), and Italian (8.23%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Eltham area has a crime rate of 3,714 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average and classified as a very safe area.
In the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Helena Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 30 and 4.90% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 63.01/100.
St Helena Secondary College is a government school located in ELTHAM NORTH. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
St Helena Secondary College is located in ELTHAM. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,847. The population density is 1,136 per km². The main ancestries are: English (40.50%), Aust (34.56%), Irish (14.19%), Scottish (12.11%), Italian (8.23%).
St Helena Secondary College is located in ELTHAM. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ELTHAM has a crime rate of 3,714 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
St Helena Secondary College is located in ELTHAM. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $775K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $500/week, 3-bedroom unit $620/week, 2-bedroom unit $510/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025