VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
46.45
AU Guide Score
Top 54%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
5.1%
40+ Score Rate
Top 42%
26
VCE Students
Top 93%
Academic
33.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
8.1/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
4.8/5.0
High
Size
0.4/5.0
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.
Preston Community & Property
Population
33,790
Total Population
2,962
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
15,951
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
24.0%
English
21.5%
Aust
12.7%
Italian
11.0%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+72.0%
10yr Growth
$646K
Unit Median
+39.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$665
3BR House
$600
2BR House
$660
3BR Unit
$530
2BR Unit
Similar Schools
Same Type, Similar Score
Schools of the same type with comparable scores
Nearby Schools
9 schools in the area
School Overview
About This School
St John's College Preston is a co-educational private school located in Preston, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 27, with 5.10% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are high and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
The Preston area where the school is located has a total population of 33,790 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (23.95%), Australian (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), and Greek (8.95%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston's crime rate is 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average. Parents are advised to visit the area personally to assess the specific conditions. For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million AUD, with apartments around $600,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.
Taking into comprehensive consideration factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives
The Preston area where the school is located has a total population of 33,790 according to 2021 ABS census data, including 2,384 Chinese residents representing 7.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include British (23.95%), Australian (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), and Greek (8.95%), reflecting the area's multicultural character.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Preston's crime rate is 15,951 per 100,000 people, which is 2.34 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average. Parents are advised to visit the area personally to assess the specific conditions. For housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million AUD, with apartments around $600,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $660 for 3-bedroom houses and $600 for 2-bedroom houses, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $660 and $530 per week respectively.
Taking into comprehensive consideration factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St John's College Preston achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 5.10% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 46.45/100.
St John's College Preston is an independent school located in PRESTON. It is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 12 education with approximately 300 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.
St John's College Preston is located in PRESTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 33,790. The population density is 2,962 per km². The main ancestries are: English (23.95%), Aust (21.49%), Italian (12.71%), Irish (11.00%), Greek (8.95%).
St John's College Preston is located in PRESTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), PRESTON has a crime rate of 15,951 per 100,000 population, which is 2.3x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
St John's College Preston is located in PRESTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $646K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $660/week, 2-bedroom house $600/week, 3-bedroom unit $660/week, 2-bedroom unit $530/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025