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Upper Yarra Secondary College
Yarra Junction
, Melbourne
81-89 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction VIC 3797, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
50.31
AU Guide Score
Top 48%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
4.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 50%
157
VCE Students
Top 52%
Academic
38.5/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
2.4/5.0
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.
Yarra Junction Community & Property
Population
2,875
Total Population
164
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
4,487
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.9%
Aust
43.1%
English
11.2%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
Property Prices
$658K
House Median
+100.0%
10yr Growth
$670K
Unit Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$450
2BR House
$600
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Yarra Junction, on the outskirts of Melbourne. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment area information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 29, with 4.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 100 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 45.80.
The school is situated in the well-regarded community of Yarra Junction. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 2,875, including 9 Chinese residents, representing 0.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (43.86%), British (43.06%), Irish (11.24%), Scottish (9.88%), and German (4.56%).
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Yarra Junction has a crime rate of 4,487 per 100,000 residents, which is only 0.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $700,000. Rental rates are relatively moderate, with 3-bedroom houses and apartments both averaging around $600 per week, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for approximately $450 and $500 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median ATAR of 29, with 4.30% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school is positioned within the top 100 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 45.80.
The school is situated in the well-regarded community of Yarra Junction. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 2,875, including 9 Chinese residents, representing 0.30% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition includes Australian (43.86%), British (43.06%), Irish (11.24%), Scottish (9.88%), and German (4.56%).
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Yarra Junction has a crime rate of 4,487 per 100,000 residents, which is only 0.66 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the area is approximately $700,000. Rental rates are relatively moderate, with 3-bedroom houses and apartments both averaging around $600 per week, while 2-bedroom houses and apartments rent for approximately $450 and $500 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Upper Yarra Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 4.30% 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 50.31/100.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a government school located in YARRA JUNCTION. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in YARRA JUNCTION. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 2,875. The population density is 164 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (43.86%), English (43.06%), Irish (11.24%), Scottish (9.88%), German (4.56%).
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in YARRA JUNCTION. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), YARRA JUNCTION has a crime rate of 4,487 per 100,000 population, which is 0.7x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in YARRA JUNCTION. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $657K and the median unit price is $670K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $600/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025