Top 100 VIC Public
Wellington Secondary College
Mulgrave
, Melbourne
91 Police Rd, Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
59.61
AU Guide Score
Top 44%
29
VCE Median Score
Top 54%
5.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 41%
392
VCE Students
Top 9%
Academic
42.2/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
7.8/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
4.6/5.0
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.
Mulgrave Community & Property
Population
19,889
Total Population
1,853
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,225
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
17.0%
Chinese
15.2%
Aust
15.0%
English
9.5%
Greek
7.0%
Italian
Property Prices
$1.2M
House Median
+69.0%
10yr Growth
$828K
Unit Median
+73.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$640
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$678
3BR Unit
$600
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Wellington Secondary College is a public co-educational secondary school located in Mulgrave in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, serving Years 7-12 with approximately 1,700 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific catchment boundaries available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, Wellington Secondary College has a median study score of 29, with 5.20% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings. Considering factors including the proportion of Chinese students and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 65.60 points.
The school is situated in Mulgrave, an area with a strong multicultural environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 19,889, including 3,387 Chinese residents representing 17.00% of the population, creating a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (17.03%), Australian (15.18%), British (15.03%), Greek (9.49%), and Italian (7.02%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mulgrave has a crime rate of 7,225 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 1.06 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating safety levels close to the state average. In the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $640
In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, Wellington Secondary College has a median study score of 29, with 5.20% of students achieving scores above 40. The school ranks within the top 100 Victorian public schools in AU Guide's academic rankings. Considering factors including the proportion of Chinese students and community safety, AU Guide gives the school an overall rating of 65.60 points.
The school is situated in Mulgrave, an area with a strong multicultural environment. Based on 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 19,889, including 3,387 Chinese residents representing 17.00% of the population, creating a medium-sized Chinese community with convenient living conditions. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (17.03%), Australian (15.18%), British (15.03%), Greek (9.49%), and Italian (7.02%).
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mulgrave has a crime rate of 7,225 incidents per 100,000 people, which is 1.06 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating safety levels close to the state average. In the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $1.2 million, with apartments at around $800,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $640
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Wellington Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 29 and 5.20% 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 59.61/100.
Wellington Secondary College is a government school located in MULGRAVE. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1700 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Wellington Secondary College is located in MULGRAVE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 19,889. The population density is 1,853 per km². The main ancestries are: Chinese (17.03%), Aust (15.18%), English (15.03%), Greek (9.49%), Italian (7.02%).
Wellington Secondary College is located in MULGRAVE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MULGRAVE has a crime rate of 7,225 per 100,000 population, which is 1.1x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Wellington Secondary College is located in MULGRAVE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.1M and the median unit price is $827K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $640/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $680/week, 2-bedroom unit $600/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025