Top 100 VIC Public
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay
, Melbourne
75 White St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
54.60
AU Guide Score
Top 43%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
5.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 40%
195
VCE Students
Top 41%
Academic
42.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.0/5.0
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.
Torquay Community & Property
Population
18,534
Total Population
540
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
2,876
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.2%
English
38.3%
Aust
16.0%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+107.0%
10yr Growth
$758K
Unit Median
+99.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$500
3BR House
$510
2BR House
$600
3BR Unit
$460
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Surf Coast Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Torquay in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 900 students enrolled. As a public school, admission is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 5.40% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 Victorian public schools, and after considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 50.70.
The school is located in Torquay, which offers an excellent living environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,534, including 176 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The community is primarily composed of residents of English (43.15%), Australian (38.25%), Irish (15.95%), Scottish (13.30%), and Italian (4.86%) ancestry.
The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Torquay's crime rate is 2,876 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.2 million and the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $460 per week respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 29, with 5.40% of students achieving scores above 40. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school is ranked within the top 100 Victorian public schools, and after considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 50.70.
The school is located in Torquay, which offers an excellent living environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 18,534, including 176 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The community is primarily composed of residents of English (43.15%), Australian (38.25%), Irish (15.95%), Scottish (13.30%), and Italian (4.86%) ancestry.
The area has good safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Torquay's crime rate is 2,876 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.2 million and the median apartment price is around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $500 and $510 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $600 and $460 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Surf Coast Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 5.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked in the top 100 Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 54.60/100.
Surf Coast Secondary College is a government school located in TORQUAY. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 900 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Surf Coast Secondary College is located in TORQUAY. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 18,534. The population density is 540 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.15%), Aust (38.25%), Irish (15.95%), Scottish (13.30%), Italian (4.86%).
Surf Coast Secondary College is located in TORQUAY. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), TORQUAY has a crime rate of 2,876 per 100,000 population, which is 0.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Surf Coast Secondary College is located in TORQUAY. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.2M and the median unit price is $757K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $500/week, 2-bedroom house $510/week, 3-bedroom unit $600/week, 2-bedroom unit $460/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025