Top 50 VIC Private
Star of the Sea College
Brighton
, Melbourne
80 Martin St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
88.13
AU Guide Score
Top 12%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
13.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 13%
308
VCE Students
Top 16%
Academic
69.5/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
9.5/10.0
Very Strong
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.2/5.0
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.
Brighton Community & Property
Population
23,252
Total Population
2,778
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,423
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
6.3%
Chinese
37.5%
English
27.6%
Aust
13.8%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
Property Prices
$3.3M
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$1.5M
Unit Median
+88.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$900
3BR House
$620
2BR House
$900
3BR Unit
$630
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Star of the Sea College is a private girls' school located in Brighton, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,200 students. According to VCAA 2025 data, the school demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median score of 33 points and 13.70% of students achieving scores above 40, ranking within the top 100 Victorian private schools in AU Guide's academic rankings.
The school is situated in the well-regarded Brighton area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents, representing 6.30% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of English (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%) heritage.
In terms of community safety, Brighton performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, Brighton has relatively high property prices, with a median house price of approximately $3.3 million and a median apartment price of approximately $1.5 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $900 and $620 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 87.40 points. As a private
The school is situated in the well-regarded Brighton area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,252, including 1,475 Chinese residents, representing 6.30% of the population. The area features diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of English (37.45%), Australian (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), and Chinese (6.34%) heritage.
In terms of community safety, Brighton performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 5,423 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.80 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the real estate market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, Brighton has relatively high property prices, with a median house price of approximately $3.3 million and a median apartment price of approximately $1.5 million. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $900 and $620 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $900 and $630 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety and other factors, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 87.40 points. As a private
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Star of the Sea College achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 13.70% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 50 Victorian private schools. The AU Guide overall score is 88.13/100.
Star of the Sea College is an independent school located in BRIGHTON. It is a girls-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 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.
Star of the Sea College is located in BRIGHTON. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,252. The population density is 2,778 per km². The main ancestries are: English (37.45%), Aust (27.59%), Irish (13.81%), Scottish (10.97%), Chinese (6.34%).
Star of the Sea College is located in BRIGHTON. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BRIGHTON has a crime rate of 5,423 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Star of the Sea College is located in BRIGHTON. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $3.3M and the median unit price is $1.5M. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $900/week, 2-bedroom house $620/week, 3-bedroom unit $900/week, 2-bedroom unit $630/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025