VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
14.56
AU Guide Score
Top 96%
23
VCE Median Score
Top 97%
0.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 91%
88
VCE Students
Top 75%
Academic
4.8/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.5/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
5.0/5.0
High
Size
1.3/5.0
Very 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.
Whittlesea Community & Property
Population
6,117
Total Population
58
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,760
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
41.2%
Aust
40.5%
English
11.5%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
Property Prices
$755K
House Median
+87.0%
10yr Growth
$410K
Unit Median
+73.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$520
3BR House
$463
2BR House
$510
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Whittlesea Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Whittlesea, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated catchment areas, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 23, with 0.50% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in the Whittlesea area, which has a positive community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,117, including 41 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (41.18%), British (40.54%), Irish (11.51%), Scottish (10.28%), and Italian (9.17%).
In terms of safety, Whittlesea performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 3,760 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 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 median house price in Whittlesea is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 18.10.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 23, with 0.50% of students achieving scores of 40 or above. The school is situated in the Whittlesea area, which has a positive community environment. Based on the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 6,117, including 41 Chinese residents, representing 0.70% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups include Australian (41.18%), British (40.54%), Irish (11.51%), Scottish (10.28%), and Italian (9.17%).
In terms of safety, Whittlesea performs exceptionally well. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, the area's crime rate is 3,760 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.55 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 median house price in Whittlesea is approximately $800,000, while the median apartment price is around $400,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $520 and $460 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $510 and $450 per week respectively.
Taking into account academic performance, Chinese population proportion, community safety, and other factors, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 18.10.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Whittlesea Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 23 and 0.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 14.56/100.
Whittlesea Secondary College is a government school located in WHITTLESEA. 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.
Whittlesea Secondary College is located in WHITTLESEA. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 6,117. The population density is 58 per km². The main ancestries are: Aust (41.18%), English (40.54%), Irish (11.51%), Scottish (10.28%), Italian (9.17%).
Whittlesea Secondary College is located in WHITTLESEA. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WHITTLESEA has a crime rate of 3,760 per 100,000 population, which is 0.6x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Whittlesea Secondary College is located in WHITTLESEA. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $755K and the median unit price is $410K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $520/week, 2-bedroom house $460/week, 3-bedroom unit $510/week, 2-bedroom unit $450/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025