Balwyn High School

Balwyn High School is a public coeducational school located in Balwyn North in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 2,200 students. As a public school, it operates on a zoned enrollment system, and specific catchment area information can be found at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, Balwyn High School demonstrates excellent academic performance with a median study score of 33 points, and 19.20% of students achieving scores above 40. In the AU Guide academic rankings, the school ranks 6th among Victorian public schools, and when considering multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide awards it a comprehensive score of 91.50 points.

The school is situated in Balwyn North, one of Melbourne's major Chinese residential communities. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 21,302, with 6,810 Chinese residents comprising 32.00% of the population. The main ethnic groups include Chinese (31.97%), British (18.17%), Australian (14.37%), Italian (9.09%), and Greek (8.09%).

The area enjoys excellent safety conditions. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Balwyn North has a crime rate of 2,868 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.42 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. Regarding the property market, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, weekly rents are approximately $820 for 3-bedroom houses, $650 for 2-bedroom houses, $820 for 3-bedroom apartments, and $600 for 2-bedroom apartments.