VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
25.45
AU Guide Score
Top 79%
26
VCE Median Score
Top 83%
1.8%
40+ Score Rate
Top 77%
125
VCE Students
Top 62%
Academic
15.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.2/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.6/5.0
Average
Size
1.9/5.0
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.
Hastings Community & Property
Population
10,369
Total Population
400
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
12,480
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
44.4%
English
41.5%
Aust
10.2%
Scottish
10.1%
Irish
Property Prices
$673K
House Median
+82.0%
10yr Growth
$525K
Unit Median
+89.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$500
2BR House
$585
3BR Unit
$500
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Western Port Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 700 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates under a school zone system, and the specific catchment area can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 26, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 26.20.
In terms of demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Hastings area has a total population of 10,369, with 82 Chinese residents representing just 0.80% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic groups consist of English (44.38%), Australian (41.49%), Scottish (10.15%), Irish (10.08%), and German (3.91%) ancestry.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hastings has a crime rate of 12,480 per 100,000 people, which is 1.83 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average, and parents are advised to research the specific circumstances.
For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for approximately $580 and $500 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 26, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given it an overall rating of 26.20.
In terms of demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Hastings area has a total population of 10,369, with 82 Chinese residents representing just 0.80% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese demographic. The area's main ethnic groups consist of English (44.38%), Australian (41.49%), Scottish (10.15%), Irish (10.08%), and German (3.91%) ancestry.
Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Hastings has a crime rate of 12,480 per 100,000 people, which is 1.83 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average, and parents are advised to research the specific circumstances.
For housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $700,000, with apartments at around $500,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $500 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments both rent for approximately $580 and $500 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Western Port Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 26 and 1.80% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 25.45/100.
Western Port Secondary College is a government school located in HASTINGS. 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.
Western Port Secondary College is located in HASTINGS. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 10,369. The population density is 400 per km². The main ancestries are: English (44.38%), Aust (41.49%), Scottish (10.15%), Irish (10.08%), German (3.91%).
Western Port Secondary College is located in HASTINGS. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), HASTINGS has a crime rate of 12,480 per 100,000 population, which is 1.8x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Western Port Secondary College is located in HASTINGS. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $672K and the median unit price is $525K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $500/week, 3-bedroom unit $580/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025