VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
31.48
AU Guide Score
Top 80%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
1.7%
40+ Score Rate
Top 78%
223
VCE Students
Top 33%
Academic
15.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.9/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
3.3/5.0
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.
Tarneit Community & Property
Population
56,370
Total Population
1,476
Density/km²
Area Safety
Safe
Safety Rating
6,431
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
3.0%
Chinese
27.0%
Indian
10.6%
Aust
10.1%
English
4.6%
Filipino
Property Prices
$650K
House Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
$440K
Unit Median
+57.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$460
3BR House
$410
2BR House
$450
3BR Unit
$420
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Thomas Carr College is a co-educational private school located in Tarneit, in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,300 students. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 26, with 1.70% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process.
The school's location in Tarneit shows a total population of 56,370 people according to 2021 ABS census data, with 1,700 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese population proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Indian (26.96%), Australian (10.62%), British (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), and Chinese (3.02%) backgrounds.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Tarneit's crime rate is 6,431 per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), falling below the state average and considered a safe area.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, while apartment median prices are around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $460 and $410 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $450 and $420 per week respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 41.10 points.
The school's location in Tarneit shows a total population of 56,370 people according to 2021 ABS census data, with 1,700 Chinese residents representing 3.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese population proportion. The area's main ethnic composition includes Indian (26.96%), Australian (10.62%), British (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), and Chinese (3.02%) backgrounds.
From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Tarneit's crime rate is 6,431 per 100,000 people, which is 0.94 times the Victorian average (6,810), falling below the state average and considered a safe area.
Regarding property, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $600,000, while apartment median prices are around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $460 and $410 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $450 and $420 per week respectively.
Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive rating of 41.10 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Thomas Carr College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 1.70% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 31.48/100.
Thomas Carr College is an independent school located in TARNEIT. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1300 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Thomas Carr College is located in TARNEIT. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 56,370. The population density is 1,476 per km². The main ancestries are: Indian (26.96%), Aust (10.62%), English (10.14%), Filipino (4.57%), Chinese (3.02%).
Thomas Carr College is located in TARNEIT. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), TARNEIT has a crime rate of 6,431 per 100,000 population, which is 0.9x the Victorian average (6,810). This is below the Victorian average, considered a safe area.
Thomas Carr College is located in TARNEIT. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $650K and the median unit price is $440K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $460/week, 2-bedroom house $410/week, 3-bedroom unit $450/week, 2-bedroom unit $420/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025