Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury
, Melbourne
148-174 Mitchells Ln, Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
31.88
AU Guide Score
Top 72%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
1.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 75%
115
VCE Students
Top 65%
Academic
20.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
5.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
1.8/5.0
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.
Sunbury Community & Property
Population
38,851
Total Population
294
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
5,575
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
37.9%
English
37.5%
Aust
12.9%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$678K
House Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
$506K
Unit Median
+61.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$500
3BR House
$460
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Sunbury, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school serves students from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 enrolled students. As a public school, it operates under zone-based enrollment, and parents can check the corresponding catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 27, with 1.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 35.20.
From a community perspective, Sunbury has a total population of 38,851, with 517 Chinese residents representing 1.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (37.87%), Australian (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), and Italian (6.83%). According to September 2025 data from the Crime Statistics Agency, the area's crime rate is 5,575 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating good security conditions and making it a relatively safe community.
Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Sunbury is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $500 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 27, with 1.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 35.20.
From a community perspective, Sunbury has a total population of 38,851, with 517 Chinese residents representing 1.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (37.87%), Australian (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), and Italian (6.83%). According to September 2025 data from the Crime Statistics Agency, the area's crime rate is 5,575 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.82 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating good security conditions and making it a relatively safe community.
Regarding the property market, based on Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Sunbury is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $500 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Sunbury Downs Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 1.90% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 31.88/100.
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is a government school located in SUNBURY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is located in SUNBURY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 38,851. The population density is 294 per km². The main ancestries are: English (37.87%), Aust (37.47%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (10.47%), Italian (6.83%).
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is located in SUNBURY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SUNBURY has a crime rate of 5,575 per 100,000 population, which is 0.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Sunbury Downs Secondary College is located in SUNBURY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $677K and the median unit price is $506K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $500/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025