Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School

Primary feeders

• South Melbourne Park Primary School — Albert Park
• South Yarra Primary School — South Yarra
• Richmond Primary School — Richmond
• St Kilda Park Primary School — St Kilda
• Windsor Primary School — Windsor
• Toorak Primary School — Toorak

Junior secondary

• Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School — Southbank
• Prahran High School — Windsor

Senior secondary

• Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School — Southbank
• Prahran High School — Windsor

Is Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School a good school?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 68.6/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A− (Excellent) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1141 (94th percentile; the national average is 1,000).

What are the NAPLAN results for Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School, Year 7 students averaged 594 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 620, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.

How do I enrol my child at Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is a small government secondary school with approximately 344 students. It offers education for years 7-12. Enrolment at Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is by audition: all places are offered through the school's own audition process, not by catchment or address.

Is Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School a selective school?

Yes, by audition. Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School offers all of its places through auditions, so where you live doesn't determine entry. Applications go through the school's own audition process.

What are the fees for Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades A− (Excellent) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.

What are class sizes like at Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.

What are the Year 12 and ATAR results for Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School has a median ATAR of 80.0.

What is the community like at Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School?

Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School is located in Southbank, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1141 (94th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.