Top 100 VIC Public
Victoria University Secondary College
Cairnlea
, Melbourne
43 Ken Jordan Rd, Cairnlea VIC 3023, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
49.47
AU Guide Score
Top 52%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
3.3%
40+ Score Rate
Top 58%
220
VCE Students
Top 34%
Academic
35.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
6.1/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
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.
Cairnlea Community & Property
Population
10,038
Total Population
2,278
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,407
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
12.4%
Chinese
30.0%
Vietnamese
9.3%
Aust
6.9%
Filipino
6.4%
English
Property Prices
$897K
House Median
+71.0%
10yr Growth
$411K
Unit Median
+9.0%
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
Victoria University Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Cairnlea, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school serves Years 7-12 and has approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 29, with 3.30% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school places within the top 100 Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community presence and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 55.00.
The school is situated in Cairnlea, an area with a strong multicultural environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the local population is 10,038, including 1,244 Chinese residents (12.40%), creating a moderate-sized Chinese community with good amenities. The main ethnic groups include Vietnamese (29.98%), Chinese (12.39%), Australian (9.26%), Filipino (6.93%), and British (6.42%).
Regarding community safety, 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Cairnlea has a crime rate of 3,407 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.50 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. For housing, Data Vic's 2025 first quarter figures show median house prices around $900,000 and apartment prices around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 per week.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 29, with 3.30% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school places within the top 100 Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community presence and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 55.00.
The school is situated in Cairnlea, an area with a strong multicultural environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the local population is 10,038, including 1,244 Chinese residents (12.40%), creating a moderate-sized Chinese community with good amenities. The main ethnic groups include Vietnamese (29.98%), Chinese (12.39%), Australian (9.26%), Filipino (6.93%), and British (6.42%).
Regarding community safety, 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data shows Cairnlea has a crime rate of 3,407 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.50 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. For housing, Data Vic's 2025 first quarter figures show median house prices around $900,000 and apartment prices around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Victoria University Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 3.30% 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 49.47/100.
Victoria University Secondary College is a government school located in CAIRNLEA. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1200 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Victoria University Secondary College is located in CAIRNLEA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,038. The population density is 2,278 per km². The main ancestries are: Vietnamese (29.98%), Chinese (12.39%), Aust (9.26%), Filipino (6.93%), English (6.42%).
Victoria University Secondary College is located in CAIRNLEA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), CAIRNLEA has a crime rate of 3,407 per 100,000 population, which is 0.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Victoria University Secondary College is located in CAIRNLEA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $897K and the median unit price is $411K. 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