Ararat Secondary College

Ararat Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Ararat, Victoria, serving grades 7-12 with approximately 300 students. As a public school, it operates under a zoned enrollment system, and parents can check the corresponding school zone information at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to VCAA 2025 data, the school's median score is 25, with 0.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives it a comprehensive rating of 18.30.

From a demographic perspective, based on 2021 ABS census data, the Ararat area has a total population of 8,500, with 88 Chinese residents representing 1.00% of the population, indicating a relatively low Chinese proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are Australian (38.39%), British (37.67%), Scottish (11.41%), Irish (10.25%), and German (5.47%).

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Ararat's crime rate is 11,612 per 100,000 people, which is 1.71 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to investigate the specific circumstances. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000 AUD, with apartments at around $300,000 AUD. Weekly rental rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses are approximately $390 and $400 respectively.