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Taylors Lakes Secondary College
Taylors Lakes
, Melbourne
1-39 Parmelia Dr, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
48.38
AU Guide Score
Top 54%
28
VCE Median Score
Top 65%
4.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 52%
245
VCE Students
Top 27%
Academic
33.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.4/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
3.7/5.0
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.
Taylors Lakes Community & Property
Population
15,174
Total Population
2,030
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
6,880
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
17.9%
Aust
17.3%
Italian
15.0%
English
8.0%
Maltese
Property Prices
$983K
House Median
+85.0%
10yr Growth
$590K
Unit Median
+73.0%
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
Taylors Lakes Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Taylors Lake in Melbourne's western suburbs, serving approximately 1,300 students from Years 7 to 12. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 28, with 4.00% of students achieving scores above 40.
The Taylors Lake area has a population of 15,174 residents, including 567 Chinese residents, representing 3.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area features multicultural diversity, with the main ethnic groups being Australian (17.91%), Italian (17.25%), British (14.97%), Maltese (8.01%), and Greek (7.29%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Taylors Lake area has a crime rate of 6,880 per 100,000 people, slightly above the Victorian average of 6,810 at 1.01 times the state level, indicating moderate overall safety conditions. In terms of real estate, the area's median house price is approximately $1 million, with apartments at around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent 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 including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 52.50 points.
The Taylors Lake area has a population of 15,174 residents, including 567 Chinese residents, representing 3.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The area features multicultural diversity, with the main ethnic groups being Australian (17.91%), Italian (17.25%), British (14.97%), Maltese (8.01%), and Greek (7.29%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the Taylors Lake area has a crime rate of 6,880 per 100,000 people, slightly above the Victorian average of 6,810 at 1.01 times the state level, indicating moderate overall safety conditions. In terms of real estate, the area's median house price is approximately $1 million, with apartments at around $600,000. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent 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 including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 52.50 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Taylors Lakes Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 28 and 4.00% 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 48.38/100.
Taylors Lakes Secondary College is a government school located in TAYLORS LAKES. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Taylors Lakes Secondary College is located in TAYLORS LAKES. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 15,174. The population density is 2,030 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (17.91%), Italian (17.25%), English (14.97%), Maltese (8.01%), Greek (7.29%).
Taylors Lakes Secondary College is located in TAYLORS LAKES. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), TAYLORS LAKES has a crime rate of 6,880 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Taylors Lakes Secondary College is located in TAYLORS LAKES. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $982K and the median unit price is $590K. 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