Top 100 VIC Public
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Hawthorn
, Melbourne
505 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
48.29
AU Guide Score
Top 55%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
3.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 53%
241
VCE Students
Top 28%
Academic
33.0/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.6/5.0
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.
Hawthorn Community & Property
Population
22,322
Total Population
3,798
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
6,953
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
9.2%
Chinese
34.3%
English
26.7%
Aust
14.4%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
Property Prices
$2.4M
House Median
+81.0%
10yr Growth
$600K
Unit Median
+5.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$820
3BR House
$650
2BR House
$820
3BR Unit
$595
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Hawthorn, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The school specializes in providing education for Years 11 and 12, with approximately 400 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the relevant school zones through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 28, with 3.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 54.60.
The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents representing 9.20% of the population - a relatively low Chinese proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%), reflecting a diverse community.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it close to the state average with moderate safety conditions. In the real estate market, the area's median house price is approximately $2.4 million AUD, with apartments at around $600,000 AUD. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom houses averaging $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses at $650 per week, and apartment rentals being relatively reasonable.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 28, with 3.90% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school a comprehensive rating of 54.60.
The school is situated in Hawthorn, which has a population of 22,322, including 2,050 Chinese residents representing 9.20% of the population - a relatively low Chinese proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes English (34.26%), Australian (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), and Chinese (9.18%), reflecting a diverse community.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hawthorn's crime rate is 6,953 per 100,000 people, which is 1.02 times the Victorian average (6,810), placing it close to the state average with moderate safety conditions. In the real estate market, the area's median house price is approximately $2.4 million AUD, with apartments at around $600,000 AUD. Rental levels are moderate, with 3-bedroom houses averaging $820 per week, 2-bedroom houses at $650 per week, and apartment rentals being relatively reasonable.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Swinburne Senior Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 3.90% 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 48.29/100.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is a government school located in HAWTHORN. It is a co-educational school offering Year 11 to 12 education with approximately 400 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is located in HAWTHORN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 22,322. The population density is 3,798 per km². The main ancestries are: English (34.26%), Aust (26.71%), Irish (14.35%), Scottish (12.51%), Chinese (9.18%).
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is located in HAWTHORN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HAWTHORN has a crime rate of 6,953 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College is located in HAWTHORN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $2.4M and the median unit price is $600K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $820/week, 2-bedroom house $650/week, 3-bedroom unit $820/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025