VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
71.19
AU Guide Score
Top 27%
31
VCE Median Score
Top 28%
6.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 33%
217
VCE Students
Top 34%
Academic
55.4/80.0
Average
Uni Focus
7.5/10.0
Average
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
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.
Donvale Community & Property
Population
12,644
Total Population
1,082
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
1,598
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
20.9%
Chinese
24.6%
English
21.8%
Aust
8.9%
Italian
7.2%
Irish
Property Prices
$1.5M
House Median
+80.0%
10yr Growth
$710K
Unit Median
+54.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$650
3BR House
$523
2BR House
$700
3BR Unit
$580
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Whitefriars College is a private boys' school located in Donvale in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,000 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school demonstrates solid academic performance with a median study score of 31 and 6.50% of students achieving scores above 40.
The school is situated in the well-regarded Donvale community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,644, including 2,647 Chinese residents representing 20.90% of the population, making it one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. The community has a diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of residents with English (24.56%), Australian (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), and Irish (7.15%) backgrounds.
The area maintains excellent safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Donvale's crime rate is 1,598 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.23 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.5 million AUD, with apartments at around $700,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $700 and $580 per week respectively.
As a private school, Whitefriars College has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Considering factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety
The school is situated in the well-regarded Donvale community. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 12,644, including 2,647 Chinese residents representing 20.90% of the population, making it one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. The community has a diverse ethnic composition, primarily consisting of residents with English (24.56%), Australian (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), and Irish (7.15%) backgrounds.
The area maintains excellent safety standards. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Donvale's crime rate is 1,598 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.23 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of real estate, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the local median house price is approximately $1.5 million AUD, with apartments at around $700,000 AUD. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $650 and $520 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $700 and $580 per week respectively.
As a private school, Whitefriars College has high tuition fees, and popular schools typically require enrollment several years in advance, so parents are advised to contact the school early to understand the application process. Considering factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Whitefriars College achieved a median VCE study score of 31 and 6.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 71.19/100.
Whitefriars College is an independent school located in DONVALE. It is a boys-only school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1000 students enrolled. Independent schools have tuition fees and popular schools often have waiting lists. We recommend contacting the school early to understand the application process.
Whitefriars College is located in DONVALE. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 12,644. The population density is 1,082 per km². The main ancestries are: English (24.56%), Aust (21.81%), Chinese (20.94%), Italian (8.94%), Irish (7.15%).
Whitefriars College is located in DONVALE. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), DONVALE has a crime rate of 1,598 per 100,000 population, which is 0.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Whitefriars College is located in DONVALE. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.5M and the median unit price is $710K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $650/week, 2-bedroom house $520/week, 3-bedroom unit $700/week, 2-bedroom unit $580/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025