Top 20 VIC Public
Williamstown High School
Williamstown
, Melbourne
76 Pasco St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
81.62
AU Guide Score
Top 16%
32
VCE Median Score
Top 20%
10.9%
40+ Score Rate
Top 16%
385
VCE Students
Top 9%
Academic
65.4/80.0
Very Good
Uni Focus
6.8/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.9/5.0
High
Size
4.5/5.0
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.
Williamstown Community & Property
Population
14,407
Total Population
2,583
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,108
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
36.6%
English
29.6%
Aust
14.0%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$1.4M
House Median
+65.0%
10yr Growth
$940K
Unit Median
+25.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$600
3BR House
$550
2BR House
$688
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Williamstown High School is a co-educational public school located in Williamstown, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 1,500 students enrolled. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific zone boundaries can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median ATAR of 32, with 10.90% of students scoring 40 or above. AU Guide ranks it 14th among Victorian public schools for academic performance.
Williamstown has a total population of 14,407 residents, including 328 Chinese residents representing 2.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (36.56%), Australian (29.60%), Irish (14.03%), Scottish (11.79%), and Italian (7.30%) heritage. Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Williamstown has a crime rate of 7,108 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.04 times the Victorian average, indicating moderate safety levels.
In terms of property prices, the area's Q1 2025 median house price was approximately $1.4 million AUD, with apartments at around $900,000 AUD. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses average approximately $600 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.70 points.
Williamstown has a total population of 14,407 residents, including 328 Chinese residents representing 2.30% of the population, which is relatively low. The area's main ethnic composition consists of British (36.56%), Australian (29.60%), Irish (14.03%), Scottish (11.79%), and Italian (7.30%) heritage. Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Williamstown has a crime rate of 7,108 per 100,000 people, approximately 1.04 times the Victorian average, indicating moderate safety levels.
In terms of property prices, the area's Q1 2025 median house price was approximately $1.4 million AUD, with apartments at around $900,000 AUD. For rentals, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses average approximately $600 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into consideration factors such as Chinese population percentage and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 76.70 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Williamstown High School achieved a median VCE study score of 32 and 10.90% of students scored 40 or above. Based on AU Guide's academic ranking, the school is ranked #13 among Victorian public schools. The AU Guide overall score is 81.62/100.
Williamstown High School is a government school located in WILLIAMSTOWN. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 1500 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Williamstown High School is located in WILLIAMSTOWN. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 14,407. The population density is 2,583 per km². The main ancestries are: English (36.56%), Aust (29.60%), Irish (14.03%), Scottish (11.79%), Italian (7.30%).
Williamstown High School is located in WILLIAMSTOWN. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), WILLIAMSTOWN has a crime rate of 7,108 per 100,000 population, which is 1.0x the Victorian average (6,810). This is close to the Victorian average.
Williamstown High School is located in WILLIAMSTOWN. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $1.4M and the median unit price is $940K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $550/week, 3-bedroom unit $690/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025