Victoria University Secondary College

Compare Government 7-12 Coeducational School

School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Address5A JAMIESON STREET St Albans VIC 3021
Phone0383120200
Website http://www.vusc.vic.edu.au
GenderCo-Education
RegionMetropolitan
Students953
Boys551
Girls402
ICSEA Value937
Aus. Average1000
Finances per student$14,493
Aus. Average per student$17,550
Australian Government23%
State/Territory Government77%
Fees, parent contributions etc0%
Others0%
School Ranking History for Victoria University Secondary College
2015 2014 2013
VCE N/A N/A N/A
Student Distribution for Victoria University Secondary College
Total Enrollments (Approx): 953; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 12.1/1
ICSEA Score: 937;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2015 NAPLAN tests: 67%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 57% 27% 14% 2%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1014; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.8/1
ICSEA Score: 934;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2014 NAPLAN tests: 65%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 57% 26% 14% 3%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1082; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 97%
ICSEA Score: 925;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2013 NAPLAN tests: 61%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 59% 26% 13% 2%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1202; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.5/1
Student Attendence Rate: 96%
ICSEA Score: 944;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2012 NAPLAN tests: 63%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 43% 34% 21% 2%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1313; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 10.3/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 944;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2011 NAPLAN tests: 59%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 59% 17% 21% 3%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Total Enrollments (Approx): 1260; Full Time Student Teacher Ratio: 11.4/1
Student Attendence Rate: 94%
ICSEA Score: 937;
Students of Non-English Speaking Background in 2010 NAPLAN tests: 62%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution 67% 16% 13% 5%
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Bottom Quarter Middle Quarters Top Quarter
Student Distribution N/A N/A N/A N/A
Australian Average 25% 25% 25% 25%
Student Distribution

2015

2%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score937
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments953
  • Non-English Speaking67%
  • Top Quarter2%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter27%
  • Bottom Quarter57%

2014

3%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score934
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • Enrollments1014
  • Non-English Speaking65%
  • Top Quarter3%
  • Middle Top Quarter14%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter26%
  • Bottom Quarter57%

2013

2%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score925
  • Attendence Rate97%
  • Enrollments1082
  • Non-English Speaking61%
  • Top Quarter2%
  • Middle Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter26%
  • Bottom Quarter59%

2012

2%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score944
  • Attendence Rate96%
  • Enrollments1202
  • Non-English Speaking63%
  • Top Quarter2%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter34%
  • Bottom Quarter43%

2011

3%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score944
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments1313
  • Non-English Speaking59%
  • Top Quarter3%
  • Middle Top Quarter21%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter17%
  • Bottom Quarter59%

2010

5%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score937
  • Attendence Rate94%
  • Enrollments1260
  • Non-English Speaking62%
  • Top Quarter5%
  • Middle Top Quarter13%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter16%
  • Bottom Quarter67%

2009

0%Top Quarter

  • ICSEA Score0
  • Attendence RateN/A
  • EnrollmentsN/A
  • Non-English Speaking0%
  • Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Top Quarter0%
  • Middle Bottom Quarter0%
  • Bottom Quarter0%
VCE Ranking - High Schools
2009

Rank 433rd 2009 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 83
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2010

Rank 398th 2010 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 111
  • Median Score 26
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.0
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.0
2011

Rank 314th 2011 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 108
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 3.3
  • 48+ Students% 0.9
  • Number of 50 0.9
2012

Rank 343rd 2012 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 112
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 2.5
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2013

Rank 466th 2013 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 158
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 0.2
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2014

Rank 469th 2014 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 199
  • Median Score 25
  • 40+ Subjects% 0.4
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0
2015

Rank 382nd 2015 vce Ranking

  • Exams Sat 176
  • Median Score 27
  • 40+ Subjects% 1.9
  • 48+ Students% 0.0
  • Number of 50 0.0

Key Facts

Voluntary Contributions

Year 10 are $300
Year 12 are $300

Uniform

The uniform is compulsory and enforced

Size

1100 students all in secondary (Very Big)
198 in Year 12
158 in VCE level 3/4 Units
156 in VCE VET

Gender

50% girls

Overview of the Curriculum

Math classes are of mixed ability.
English classes are of mixed ability.

Languages: Chinese, English as a second language, Italian, Vietnamese

Overview of senior secondary subjects

53 VCE level 3/4 studies, VET programs available; VCAL Available;

LOTE taught to Unit 4 level: English as a second language

Selected senior secondary results

median study score of 25;
satisfactory completions of VCE 96%, of VET 77%

Activities and Support

13 music options; 25 sporting activities; 83 other clubs or activities; 76 support staff.

Destinations

48% to university
31% to TAFE
12% to work

Schools closest to Victoria University Secondary College

School name Address Type Sector Distance
Stevensville Primary School 52 KINGS ROADSt Albans 3021 Primary Government 0.52 km
Movelle Primary School GUM ROADKings Park 3021 Primary Government 0.95 km
Resurrection Primary School 51 GUM RDKINGS PARK 3021 Primary Catholic 0.99 km
St Albans Primary School 39 WEST ESPLANADESt Albans 3021 Primary Government 0.96 km
Albanvale Primary School 54-64 DIAMOND AVENUEAlbanvale 3021 Primary Government 1 km
Sacred Heart Primary School 2 WINIFRED STSt Albans 3021 Primary Catholic 1.39 km
Copperfield College Kings Park Junior Campus Kings Park 3021 Secondary Government 1.51 km
Cairnlea Park Primary School CARMODY DRIVECairnlea 3023 Primary Government 2.02 km
Deer Park North Primary School MAWSON AVENUEDeer Park 3023 Primary Government 1.95 km
St Albans North Primary School GEORGE STREETSt Albans 3021 Primary Government 1.74 km