Western Heights Secondary College
Hamlyn Heights
, Melbourne
37-61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
20.98
AU Guide Score
Top 85%
25
VCE Median Score
Top 89%
1.2%
40+ Score Rate
Top 84%
166
VCE Students
Top 50%
Academic
10.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.1/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.6/5.0
Average
Size
2.5/5.0
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.
Hamlyn Heights Community & Property
Population
6,518
Total Population
2,346
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,207
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
35.0%
English
34.3%
Aust
14.0%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
Property Prices
$750K
House Median
+90.0%
10yr Growth
$550K
Unit Median
+96.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$485
3BR House
$430
2BR House
$500
3BR Unit
$430
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Western Heights Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Hamlyn Heights in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, with specific zone boundaries available for confirmation through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 23.30.
The school is situated in the well-regarded Hamlyn Heights community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,518 people, with 57 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (35.01%), Australian (34.31%), Irish (14.04%), Scottish (11.05%), and Italian (7.32%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hamlyn Heights has a crime rate of 3,207 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.47 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, with apartments at approximately $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 25, with 1.20% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account various factors including the proportion of Chinese residents and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 23.30.
The school is situated in the well-regarded Hamlyn Heights community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,518 people, with 57 Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (35.01%), Australian (34.31%), Irish (14.04%), Scottish (11.05%), and Italian (7.32%).
In terms of safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hamlyn Heights has a crime rate of 3,207 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.47 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $800,000, with apartments at approximately $600,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $430 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $500 and $430 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Western Heights Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 25 and 1.20% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 20.98/100.
Western Heights Secondary College is a government school located in HAMLYN HEIGHTS. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Western Heights Secondary College is located in HAMLYN HEIGHTS. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,518. The population density is 2,346 per km². The main ancestries are: English (35.01%), Aust (34.31%), Irish (14.04%), Scottish (11.05%), Italian (7.32%).
Western Heights Secondary College is located in HAMLYN HEIGHTS. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HAMLYN HEIGHTS has a crime rate of 3,207 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.
Western Heights Secondary College is located in HAMLYN HEIGHTS. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $750K and the median unit price is $550K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $480/week, 2-bedroom house $430/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