Altona College

Altona College is a public co-educational school located in Altona, in Melbourne's western suburbs. The school offers education from Prep to Year 12 and has approximately 700 students. As a public school, Altona College operates on a school zone basis, with specific zone information available through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a median study score of 28, with 5.20% of students scoring 40 or above, ranking in the top 100 Victorian public schools for academic performance according to AU Guide rankings.

The Altona area has a total population of 11,490 people, including 398 Chinese residents, representing 3.50% of the population—a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (32.12%), Australian (27.38%), Irish (11.95%), Scottish (9.31%), and Italian (7.37%). From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Altona has a crime rate of 5,039 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average, making it a very safe area.

In terms of real estate, the area's first quarter 2025 median house price was approximately $1.2 million, while the median apartment price was around $800,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $600 and $550 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately $690 and $500 per week respectively. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide has given this school a comprehensive rating of 50.50 points.