Bayview College

Bayview College is a co-educational private school located in Portland, Victoria, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 300 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median score of 28, with 3.30% of students achieving scores above 40. Considering factors such as Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives it an overall rating of 41.00.

As a private school, Bayview College has relatively high tuition fees, and applications during popular periods typically require queuing several years in advance. Families interested in the school are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process and requirements.

The Portland area where the school is located has a total population of 10,016 people according to 2021 ABS census data, with 59 Chinese residents representing only 0.60% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area are British (43.37%), Australian (41.74%), Scottish (12.33%), Irish (10.34%), and German (5.72%).

From a community safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Portland's crime rate is 13,069 per 100,000 people, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average (6,810), slightly higher than the state average. Parents are advised to research the specific security situation.

Regarding housing costs, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median price for both houses and apartments in the Portland area is approximately $400,000 AUD, with rental market rates for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses at approximately $450 and $390 per week respectively.