VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
46.63
AU Guide Score
Top 56%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
2.6%
40+ Score Rate
Top 67%
227
VCE Students
Top 32%
Academic
31.9/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.5/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.4/5.0
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.
Echuca Community & Property
Population
15,056
Total Population
105
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,104
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
42.9%
English
42.7%
Aust
12.0%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
Property Prices
$579K
House Median
+96.0%
10yr Growth
$400K
Unit Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$455
3BR House
$400
2BR House
$350
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
St Joseph's College is a private boys' school located in Echuca, Victoria, offering education for years 7-12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 2.60% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
According to 2021 ABS census data, the Echuca region has a total population of 15,056, including 95 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% of the population—a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include English (42.93%), Australian (42.72%), Irish (11.99%), Scottish (11.16%), and German (4.11%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Echuca's crime rate is 13,104 per 100,000 people, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $460 and $400 respectively.
Taking into consideration multiple factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 46.30.
According to 2021 ABS census data, the Echuca region has a total population of 15,056, including 95 Chinese residents, representing just 0.60% of the population—a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include English (42.93%), Australian (42.72%), Irish (11.99%), Scottish (11.16%), and German (4.11%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Echuca's crime rate is 13,104 per 100,000 people, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific situation.
In terms of the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, with apartments at around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $460 and $400 respectively.
Taking into consideration multiple factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 46.30.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, St Joseph's College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 2.60% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 46.63/100.
St Joseph's College is an independent school located in ECHUCA. It is a boys-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 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 Joseph's College is located in ECHUCA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 15,056. The population density is 105 per km². The main ancestries are: English (42.93%), Aust (42.72%), Irish (11.99%), Scottish (11.16%), German (4.11%).
St Joseph's College is located in ECHUCA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), ECHUCA has a crime rate of 13,104 per 100,000 population, which is 1.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
St Joseph's College is located in ECHUCA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $579K and the median unit price is $400K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $350/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025