Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is a public arts secondary school located in Southbank, an inner-city area of Melbourne. It is a co-educational school offering Years 7-12 education with approximately 300 students enrolled. As a public school, enrollment is based on designated school zones, which can be checked at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 33, with 12.40% of students achieving scores above 40. AU Guide's academic rankings place the school 9th among Victorian public schools. Taking into account factors such as Chinese community proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 81.10.

The school is situated in Southbank, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to the 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 22,631, including 4,683 Chinese residents, representing 20.70% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (20.69%), British (18.16%), Australian (12.31%), Indian (9.77%), and Irish (6.59%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Southbank has a crime rate of 16,345 per 100,000 people, which is 2.40 times the Victorian average (6,810). Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median apartment price is approximately $600,000. Rental prices are approximately $800 and $660 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and approximately $1,080 and $750 per week for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively.