Brighton Secondary College

Brighton Secondary College is a co-educational public school located in Brighton East, in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs. The school offers education from Years 7 to 12 and has approximately 900 students. As a public school, admission is based on school zones, with specific catchment areas available for inquiry at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

In terms of academic performance, according to 2025 VCAA data, the school achieved a VCE median study score of 31, with 6.00% of students scoring 40 or above. In AU Guide's academic rankings, the school ranks within the top 50 Victorian public schools. After considering factors such as Chinese population ratio and community safety, AU Guide awarded the school an overall rating of 73.30 points.

The school is situated in Brighton East, an area with an excellent community environment. According to 2021 ABS census data, the area has a total population of 16,757, with the main ethnic groups being English (31.40%), Australian (26.94%), Irish (11.42%), Scottish (9.46%), and Chinese (6.95%). The Chinese population numbers 1,164, representing a relatively low proportion.

Regarding community safety, according to September 2025 Crime Statistics Agency data, Brighton East has a crime rate of 3,831 incidents per 100,000 people, which is only 0.56 times the Victorian average (6,810), making it a very safe area. In terms of property prices, according to Data Vic's first quarter 2025 data, the median house price in the area is approximately $2.3 million, while the median apartment price is around $1.3 million. In the rental market, 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom houses rent for approximately $900 and $620 per week respectively, while 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rent for approximately