VCE Academic Performance
Source: VCAA | Updated: 2025
Methodology
15.61
AU Guide Score
Top 94%
24
VCE Median Score
Top 94%
0.5%
40+ Score Rate
Top 91%
113
VCE Students
Top 65%
Academic
6.1/80.0
Below Avg
Uni Focus
3.3/10.0
Below Avg
VCE Rate
4.5/5.0
Average
Size
1.7/5.0
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.
Mooroolbark Community & Property
Population
23,059
Total Population
1,844
Density/km²
Area Safety
Very Safe
Safety Rating
3,547
Local Crime Rate
6,810
VIC Average
Main Ethnicities
39.0%
English
37.6%
Aust
9.8%
Irish
9.8%
Scottish
Property Prices
$860K
House Median
+84.0%
10yr Growth
$708K
Unit Median
+81.0%
10yr Growth
Weekly Rent
$595
3BR House
$450
2BR House
$600
3BR Unit
$498
2BR Unit
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50.3
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School Overview
About This School
Yarra Hills Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Mooroolbark, on the outskirts of Melbourne, offering education from Year 7 to 12 with approximately 600 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, and parents can check the corresponding catchment area through findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 23.30.
The school is located in the relatively diverse Mooroolbark area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,059, including 821 Chinese residents, representing 3.60% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (38.98%), Australian (37.59%), Irish (9.78%), Scottish (9.77%), and Italian (5.08%).
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mooroolbark's crime rate is 3,547 per 100,000 people, only 0.52 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $900,000, while apartments have a median price of around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $600 and $500 per week respectively.
According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 24, with 0.50% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 23.30.
The school is located in the relatively diverse Mooroolbark area. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 23,059, including 821 Chinese residents, representing 3.60% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups include English (38.98%), Australian (37.59%), Irish (9.78%), Scottish (9.77%), and Italian (5.08%).
Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Mooroolbark's crime rate is 3,547 per 100,000 people, only 0.52 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.
Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for detached houses in the area is approximately $900,000, while apartments have a median price of around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rents for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $600 and $450 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $600 and $500 per week respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VCAA 2025 data, Yarra Hills Secondary College achieved a median VCE study score of 24 and 0.50% of students scored 40 or above. The AU Guide overall score is 15.61/100.
Yarra Hills Secondary College is a government school located in MOOROOLBARK. 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.
Yarra Hills Secondary College is located in MOOROOLBARK. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the suburb has a population of 23,059. The population density is 1,844 per km². The main ancestries are: English (38.98%), Aust (37.59%), Irish (9.78%), Scottish (9.77%), Italian (5.08%).
Yarra Hills Secondary College is located in MOOROOLBARK. According to Crime Statistics Agency Victoria data (September 2025), MOOROOLBARK has a crime rate of 3,547 per 100,000 population, which is 0.5x the Victorian average (6,810). This is significantly below the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.
Yarra Hills Secondary College is located in MOOROOLBARK. Based on Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the median house price is $860K and the median unit price is $707K. Typical weekly rents are: 3-bedroom house $600/week, 2-bedroom house $450/week, 3-bedroom unit $600/week, 2-bedroom unit $500/week.
Data sources: VCAA 2025 | ABS Census 2021 | VIC Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | VIC Land 2025