Top 20 VIC Public
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
Southbank
, Melbourne
234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
82.70
AU Guide Score
Top 13%
33
VCE Median Score
Top 14%
12.4%
40+ Score Rate
Top 14%
179
VCE Students
Top 45%
Academic
68.8/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
6.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
2.7/5.0
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.
Southbank Community & Property
Population
22,631
Total Population
14,470
Density/km²
Area Safety
Higher Risk
Safety Rating
16,345
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
20.7%
Chinese
18.2%
English
12.3%
Aust
9.8%
Indian
6.6%
Irish
Property Prices
$595K
Unit Median
+9.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$805
3BR House
$658
2BR House
$1,080
3BR Unit
$750
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is a public arts secondary school located in Southbank, an inner-city area of Melbourne. It is a co-educational school offering Years 7-12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 33, with 12.40% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school 9th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 81.10.
The school is situated in Southbank, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,631, including 4,683 Chinese residents, representing 20.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (20.69%), British (18.16%), Australian (12.31%), Indian (9.77%), and Irish (6.59%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Southbank has a crime rate of 16,345 per 100,000 people, which is 2.40 times the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. Rental prices are approximately $800 and $660 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and approximately $1,080 and $750 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 33, with 12.40% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school 9th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 81.10.
The school is situated in Southbank, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,631, including 4,683 Chinese residents, representing 20.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (20.69%), British (18.16%), Australian (12.31%), Indian (9.77%), and Irish (6.59%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Southbank has a crime rate of 16,345 per 100,000 people, which is 2.40 times the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. Rental prices are approximately $800 and $660 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and approximately $1,080 and $750 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School achieved a median VCE study score of 33 and 12.40% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #12 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 82.70/100.
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is a government school located in SOUTHBANK. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is located in SOUTHBANK. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 22,631. The population density is 14,470 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (20.69%), English (18.16%), Aust (12.31%), Indian (9.77%), Irish (6.59%).
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is located in SOUTHBANK. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), SOUTHBANK has a crime rate of 16,345 per 100,000 population, which is 2.4x the Victorian average (6,810). This is above the Victorian average. We recommend visiting the area in person.
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is located in SOUTHBANK. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median unit price is $595K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $800/week, 2-bedroom house $660/week, 3-bedroom unit $1080/week, 2-bedroom unit $750/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025