Woodmans Hill Secondary College
Ballarat East
, Melbourne
1 Fussell St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia
VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
43.20
AU Guide Score
Top 55%
27
VCE Median Score
Top 75%
5.0%
40+ Score Rate
Top 43%
81
VCE Students
Top 76%
Academic
32.9/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
4.4/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.7/5.0
Average
Size
1.2/5.0
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.
Ballarat East Community & Property
Population
5,937
Total Population
993
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
8,169
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
43.6%
English
37.8%
Aust
16.9%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$500K
House Median
+76.0%
10yr Growth
$365K
Unit Median
+56.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$400
3BR House
$370
2BR House
$400
3BR Unit
$360
2BR Unit
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School Overview
About This School
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a public co-educational school located in Ballarat East, Victoria, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, and parents can check their corresponding catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 5.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 41.80.
The school is situated in Ballarat East, which has a relatively established community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 5,937 people, including 64 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (43.57%), Australian (37.81%), Irish (16.89%), Scottish (12.80%), and German (4.55%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ballarat East has a crime rate of 8,169 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the Victorian average (6,810) at approximately 1.20 times the state rate. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances further. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, while the median unit price is around $400,000. In the rental market, a 3-bedroom house rents for approximately $400 per week, a 2-bedroom house for about $370, and a 3-bedroom unit for around $400.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 27, with 5.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given the school an overall rating of 41.80.
The school is situated in Ballarat East, which has a relatively established community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 5,937 people, including 64 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The community's main ethnic composition includes English (43.57%), Australian (37.81%), Irish (16.89%), Scottish (12.80%), and German (4.55%).
Regarding safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ballarat East has a crime rate of 8,169 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the Victorian average (6,810) at approximately 1.20 times the state rate. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances further. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $500,000, while the median unit price is around $400,000. In the rental market, a 3-bedroom house rents for approximately $400 per week, a 2-bedroom house for about $370, and a 3-bedroom unit for around $400.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Woodmans Hill Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 27 and 5.00% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 43.20/100.
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a government school located in BALLARAT EAST. It is a co-educational school offering Year 7 to 12 education with approximately 600 students enrolled. Government schools operate on a zone-based enrolment system. You can check your designated school zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is located in BALLARAT EAST. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 5,937. The population density is 993 per km². The main ancestries are: English (43.57%), Aust (37.81%), Irish (16.89%), Scottish (12.80%), German (4.55%).
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is located in BALLARAT EAST. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), BALLARAT EAST has a crime rate of 8,169 per 100,000 population, which is 1.2x the Victorian average (6,810). This is slightly above the Victorian average.
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is located in BALLARAT EAST. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $500K and the median unit price is $365K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $400/week, 2-bedroom house $370/week, 3-bedroom unit $400/week, 2-bedroom unit $360/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025