VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
47.74
AU Guide Score
Top 53%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 62%
122
VCE Students
Top 63%
Academic
33.9/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.0/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.9/5.0
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.
Dandenong Community & Property
Population
30,127
Total Population
2,647
Density/km²
Area Safety
High Risk
Safety Rating
24,938
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
4.7%
Chinese
9.7%
English
9.1%
Aust
7.9%
Indian
2.2%
Sri Lankan
Property Prices
$726K
House Median
+64.0%
10yr Growth
$400K
Unit Median
+0.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$550
3BR House
$480
2BR House
$570
3BR Unit
$460
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St John's Regional College is a private co-educational school located in Dandenong in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 29, with 3.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 52.90.
The Dandenong area where the school is located has a total population of 30,127 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 1,422 Chinese residents representing 4.70% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong has a crime rate of 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, requiring careful consideration.
In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Dandenong is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. Rental rates are approximately $550 and $480 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $570 and $460 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. As a private school, St John's Regional College has higher tuition fees, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
The Dandenong area where the school is located has a total population of 30,127 according to 2021 ABS census data, with 1,422 Chinese residents representing 4.70% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include British (9.71%), Australian (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), and Sri Lankan (2.24%). Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Dandenong has a crime rate of 24,938 per 100,000 people, which is 3.66 times the Victorian average (6,810) and above the state average, requiring careful consideration.
In terms of housing prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Dandenong is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. Rental rates are approximately $550 and $480 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $570 and $460 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. As a private school, St John's Regional College has higher tuition fees, and popular schools typically require queuing several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St John's Regional College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 47.74/100.
St John's Regional College is an independent school located in DANDENONG. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 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 Regional College is located in DANDENONG. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 30,127. The population density is 2,647 per km². The main ancestries are: English (9.71%), Aust (9.11%), Indian (7.93%), Chinese (4.72%), Sri Lankan (2.24%).
St John's Regional College is located in DANDENONG. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DANDENONG has a crime rate of 24,938 per 100,000 population, which is 3.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is well above the Victorian average. Please consider this carefully.
St John's Regional College is located in DANDENONG. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $725K and the median unit price is $400K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $550/week, 2-bedroom house $480/week, 3-bedroom unit $570/week, 2-bedroom unit $460/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025