Beaconhills College

Beaconhills College is a co-educational private school located in Berwick, southeast Melbourne, offering education from Prep to Year 12 with approximately 3,000 students enrolled. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school maintains stable academic performance with a median study score of 31 and 7.10% of students achieving scores above 40. As a private school, tuition fees are relatively high, and popular schools typically require families to join waiting lists several years in advance. Families interested in enrollment are advised to contact the school early to understand the specific application process.

The school is situated in Berwick, an area with an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 50,298, including 3,041 Chinese residents, representing 6.00% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic groups in the area include English (29.09%), Australian (26.88%), Irish (7.81%), Scottish (7.77%), and Indian (7.43%). The area demonstrates outstanding safety performance, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing Berwick's crime rate at 5,008 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area.

Regarding local property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $900,000 and the median apartment price is around $700,000. In the rental market, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $550 and $470 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for around $550 and $480 per week respectively. Taking into account multiple factors including Chinese population proportion and community safety, AU Guide gives this school a comprehensive score of 75.20.