Bass Coast College

Bass Coast College is a co-educational public school located in Wonthaggi in regional Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,600 current students. As a public school, it operates under a designated school zone enrollment system, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median academic performance score is 27, with 3.60% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide has given an overall rating of 40.00.

Regarding demographic composition, based on 2021 ABS census data, Wonthaggi has a total population of 5,215, including 49 Chinese residents representing just 0.90% of the population, which is relatively low. The main ethnic groups in the area include English 43.13%, Australian 39.25%, Scottish 12.77%, Irish 10.26%, and Italian 7.00%.

In terms of community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Wonthaggi has a crime rate of 15,896 per 100,000 people, approximately 2.33 times the Victorian average (6,810), indicating concerning safety conditions. Parents are advised to conduct on-site inspections before making decisions.

Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $600,000, while the median unit price is around $400,000. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $480 and $400 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units rent for approximately $490 and $380 per week respectively.