Berwick Secondary College

Berwick Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Berwick, in Melbourne's southeast, offering education from Years 7 to 12 with approximately 1,700 students. As a public school, it operates on a catchment zone basis, with specific zone boundaries available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. According to 2025 VCAA data, the school's median study score is 28, with 3.70% of students achieving scores above 40.

The school is situated in the Berwick area, which offers a quality community environment. Based on 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 include English (29.09%), Australian (26.88%), Irish (7.81%), Scottish (7.77%), and Indian (7.43%).

From a safety perspective, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Berwick's crime rate is 5,008 per 100,000 people, which is only 0.74 times the Victorian average (6,810), significantly below the state average, making it a very safe area.

Regarding property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in Berwick is approximately $900,000, while 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. Considering various factors including academic performance, Chinese population proportion, and community safety, AU Guide gives this school an overall score of 51.50.