Bellarine Secondary College

Bellarine Secondary College is a public coeducational school located in Drysdale in the Greater Geelong area, offering education from Year 7 to 12 with approximately 1,100 students. As a public school, enrollment is based on school zones, with specific zone information available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

According to 2025 VCAA data, the school has a median study score of 26, with 2.00% of students achieving scores above 40. Taking into account factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide gives the school a comprehensive rating of 27.10.

The Drysdale area where the school is located has a relatively stable population structure. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 4,976, including 27 Chinese residents, representing only 0.50% of the population - a relatively low proportion. The main ethnic composition consists primarily of English ancestry (48.21%) and Australian ancestry (38.00%), followed by Irish (13.42%), Scottish (12.98%), and German (4.36%) ancestry.

Community safety is excellent. According to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Drysdale's crime rate is 4,220 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.62 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

The local real estate market is relatively stable. According to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price is approximately $600,000, while the median apartment price is around $500,000. For rentals, weekly rent for 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses is approximately $480 and $430 respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments