Bairnsdale Secondary College

Bairnsdale Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Bairnsdale, regional Victoria, offering education for Years 7-12 with approximately 1,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment area basis, and parents can check the specific catchment boundaries through findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median score is 27, with 1.80% of students achieving scores above 40.

Regarding the community environment, the Bairnsdale area has a total population of 7,905 according to the 2021 ABS Census data, including 90 Chinese residents, representing 1.10% of the population - a relatively low proportion of Chinese residents. The main ethnic groups include British (40.66%), Australian (40.18%), Scottish (10.23%), Irish (9.64%), and Indigenous Australians (5.68%).

It should be noted that according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Bairnsdale's crime rate is 20,759 per 100,000 people, which is 3.05 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly higher than the state average, requiring careful consideration regarding safety.

In terms of housing costs, according to Data Vic Q1 2025 data, the area's median house price is approximately $400,000, with weekly rental rates of $460 and $400 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses respectively, and $440 and $350 for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments respectively. Taking into account factors such as the Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall rating of 33.00 points.