VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
29.33
AU Guide Score
Top 83%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
1.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 80%
274
VCE Students
Top 22%
Academic
12.3/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
8.3/10.0
Strong
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.9/5.0
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.
Sunshine West Community & Property
Population
18,552
Total Population
1,946
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,263
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
7.3%
Chinese
19.4%
Vietnamese
11.7%
Aust
10.5%
English
5.3%
Greek
Property Prices
$711K
House Median
+73.0%
10yr Growth
$600K
Unit Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$480
3BR House
$453
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Sunshine College is a public co-educational school located in Sunshine West, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 25, with 1.50% of students achieving scores above 40.
In terms of community environment, Sunshine West has a total population of 18,552 people, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area features multicultural diversity, with the main ethnic groups being Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%). Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average, indicating it is below the state average and considered a relatively safe area.
In the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. Rental rates are moderate, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $480 and $450 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 42.10 points.
In terms of community environment, Sunshine West has a total population of 18,552 people, including 1,350 Chinese residents, representing 7.30% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area features multicultural diversity, with the main ethnic groups being Vietnamese (19.41%), Australian (11.69%), British (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), and Greek (5.33%). Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Sunshine West has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 people, which is 0.92 times the Victorian average, indicating it is below the state average and considered a relatively safe area.
In the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $700,000, while the median apartment price is around $600,000. Rental rates are moderate, with 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses renting for approximately $480 and $450 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $500 and $430 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 42.10 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Sunshine College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 1.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 29.33/100.
Sunshine College is a government school located in SUNSHINE WEST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Sunshine College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,552. The population density is 1,946 per km². The main ancestries are: Vietnamese (19.41%), Aust (11.69%), English (10.48%), Chinese (7.28%), Greek (5.33%).
Sunshine College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SUNSHINE WEST has a crime rate of 6,263 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Sunshine College is located in SUNSHINE WEST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $710K and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $500/week, 2-bedroom unit $430/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025